Rich and haunting poems that contemplate the risks and chances taken in life and love. Memories of a London-Irish childhood, explorations of the past, regret and loss, even stark confrontations with pain and mortality, celebrate and affirm through their alchemy of language and wit.
Set in the Summer of 1975, the story follows 17-year-old Billy Conlon, a talented basketball player from Manhattan's Lower East Side. His skills and charm promise a bright future, but an unexpected twist of fate reveals the heavy cost of his newfound luck. As he navigates the challenges that come with his talent, Billy learns that success can come with unforeseen consequences.