Believing that he is destined to save her life, literally or figuratively, idealistic seventeen-year-old Shep starts an exciting relationship with fourteen-year-old Mary, only to find his faith in people profoundly challenged. Reprint.
Shepherd is a socially awkward country boy who has his eyes on Mary. The book mentions good literature and classic rock music. There is some bad language and sexual situations mentioned. Shepherd tries to fit in with a certain crowd but it back fires on him.