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In the charged atmosphere of 1960s Southeast Texas, where school integration meets fierce resistance, twelve-year-old Larry "Buddy" Torrence's world shatters when his best friend Daniel takes his own life. For nine long years, Buddy carries a secret about that tragic day -- a truth so devastating he can't share it with anyone, not even the young psychologist who might help him heal.
Now, in 1974, twenty-one-year-old Buddy is finally ready to confront the past. But in a small Texas town where old prejudices die hard and some wounds never fully heal, speaking the truth could cost him everything. As he navigates the complex terrain between memory and revelation, Buddy must decide if the price of redemption is worth the cost of exposing long-buried secrets.
Set against the backdrop of one of America's most transformative decades, "The Outskirts of Redemption" weaves together themes of friendship, guilt, and racial tension into a powerful coming-of-age story. From the music of the Beatles to the shadow of Vietnam, from civil rights marches to small-town prejudices, Clayton Trier captures both the hope and heartbreak of an era through the eyes of a young man haunted by the past.
More than just a period piece, this emotionally charged novel explores timeless questions about responsibility, forgiveness, and the moments that define us. As Buddy struggles to find redemption, readers are invited to examine their own understanding of guilt, truth, and the sometimes painful process of growing up.
About the Author:
Clayton Trier brings the authenticity of a Texas native and the storytelling insight of a successful entrepreneur to his fiction. As someone who lived through the transformative decades of the 1960s and '70s, he crafts narratives that capture both the turmoil and promise of this pivotal era in American history.
When not writing, Trier channels his entrepreneurial spirit into building businesses and supporting community causes, demonstrating the same attention to detail and human understanding that characterizes his fiction. His passion for the rock & roll music of the '60s, '70s, and '80s infuses his writing with period authenticity, while his commitment to community service provides deeper insight into the social issues his work explores.
Today, Trier lives in Houston with his wife Virginia, where they take pride in their two children's careers as math teachers -- a fact that reflects their family's commitment to education and positive social change. Between rounds of golf and community service, he enjoys creating memorable moments with friends and family, always with a good glass of wine and an even better story to share.
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