Always Leaving

Stunning story with an intricately woven mystery. I enjoyed every moment of this book.

Always Leaving is a standalone novel by author Gene Gant and is about Jason Barrett, a teenage boy who has lost most of his memory and goes from town to town, never really having any particular destination in mind. While in New Hanover, he meets two women, one of whom gives him a place to stay and the other who gives him a place to work. When he meets Ravi Mittal, he unexpectedly finds someone he wants as a friend and, possibly, something more. The two boys become a source of happiness and inspiration for each other, but Ravi sees how uncomfortable Jason is when it comes to meeting new people and introducing him to his parents could be difficult, what with Ravi's father's dislike and distrust for blacks.

This was an interesting story that had some mystery and suspense mixed into it. Jason and Ravi's relationship is bolstered by the absolute love and trust they have for each other. Ravi is exactly what Jason needs to finally crawl out of his shell and become a more active participant in the world he lives in. You can't help but be curious as to what Jason's life prior to the amnesia may have been like and it's obvious by his actions and reactions that he went through some sort of physical trauma. Both the love story and mystery suspense aspects are melded together beautifully and the cast of characters bring life to a story of self-discovery and courage. I quite enjoyed Gene Gant's Always Leaving and give it 4.5 stars out of five. ♥