Chasing Fireflies

A Novel of Discovery

By: Charles Martin

Narrated by: Adam Verner

Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

When paramedics find a malnourished six-year-old boy near a burning car that holds a dead woman, they wonder who he is - and why he won't speak. From the New York Times best-selling author of The Mountain Between Us comes a story of self-discovery, healing, and hope.

On a stifling summer day, an old Chevy Impala ignored the warning signals and was annihilated by the oncoming train. What no one realized until much later was that the driver had paused just before entering the tracks and kicked a small boy out of the car. A small boy with broken glasses who is clutching a notebook with all his might...but who never speaks.

Chase Walker was one of the lucky ones. He was in foster care as a child, but he finally ended up with a family who loved him and cared for him. Now, as a journalist for the local paper, he’s moved on and put the past behind him. But when he’s assigned the story of this young boy, painful, haunting questions about his own childhood begin to rise to the surface.

And as Chase Walker discovers, learning the truth about who you are can be as elusive - and as magical - as chasing fireflies on a summer night.

Praise for Chasing Fireflies:

“Colorful, memorable characters; Southern regional flavor that’s drop-dead accurate; and lyrical, intelligent writing make Chasing Fireflies an exceptionally good read.” (Aspiring Retail)

“Martin understands the power of story and he uses it to alter the souls and lives of both his characters and his readers.” (Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times best-selling author)

• Full-length emotive Southern fiction
• Also by Charles Martin: The Water Keeper, The Mountain Between Us, Send Down the Rain, and When Crickets Cry

©2008 Charles Martin (P)2020 Thomas Nelson

amazing sorry of love and loss

Loved this book. Such a heart felt story and amazing story telling. I cried, smiled and it took me back home to the country in Missouri.

Wonderful

Charles Martin is a masterful storyteller. This one does not disappoint. The importance of a father to a son.

Great Storyteller

Charles Martin can paint a beautiful picture with words. Perfect Audible book to listen to on your daily walk. Stories have a purpose and usually highlight a prevalent social issue in a way that is captivating while being informative.

very touching story

I was captivated from the being. Definitely one I couldn't put down. Being from Georgia myself, this book sank in to my soul.

Raising standards

I'm going to start with Adam Verrner, an excellent performance! Story was captivating and well written.

Sweet Story

The story was somewhat predictable, as other reviewer’s have stated. But, I thought it was a wonderful story, well presented, and it brought tears to my eyes a few times.

I Loved It!

The character development was exceptional and the story had a great build. I also like that I could not figure out all of the plot twists.

Well written

A vision, love, hope, greed, karma, justice. If this doesn't cover all bases, then this isn't the book for you.

performance done wonderfully.

Wonderful every time!

I have a traumatic brain injury, so I can not remember things well ... if at all. With this author, that's a good thing. I can listen to his books about three times before I can remember a lot of its story line, much less its ending. And every time, I find his stories deeply satisfying!! And the reader's excellent too!

Must Read

One of the best books I've read in a long time. Full of wisdom. It puts a smile on your face.