Mira Reisberg

The Roach King of Raleigh

Fiction

“Shannon Stocker’s voice sings throughout The Roach King of Raleigh, loosely based on the author’s own life. With a quirky, wounded main character you can’t help but root for, rich secondary characters that bring further conflicts and depth, and a plot that builds believably as teenager Quill Jenkins tries to create a better life for himself and his overworked, formerly middle-class mother, you won’t want to put this book down. It’s a story about addiction, abandonment, friendship, and the power of community. It’s also written to amplify voices within the disability community, and encourage empathy and acceptance from those who are not. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll care with this brilliant book that’s sure to win awards.”

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