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Jackie
Dropped in the city, deposited like so much discarded trash and forbidden to return home, Jackie is forced to live on the streets. His only hope for survival is Solo, a young man who takes Jackie under his wing. Their friendship, and possibly more, develops over the weeks that follow, until Solo inexplicably disappears.
82 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 29, 2013
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About the author
Edward Kendrick
213 books207 followersBorn and bred Cleveland, I earned a degree in technical theater, later switched to costuming, and headed to NYC. Finally seeing the futility of trying to become rich and famous in the Big Apple, I joined VISTA—Volunteers in Service to America—ending up in Chicago for three years. Then it was on to Denver, where I put down roots and worked as a costume designer until I retired in 2007.
I began writing a few years ago after joining an online fanfic group. Two friends and I then started a group for writers, where they could post any story they wished, no matter the genre or content. Since then I've been writing for publication. My first book came out in February of 2011. Most, but not all, of my work is M/M, either mildly erotic or purely 'romantic'. More often than not it involves a mystery or action/adventure, and is sometimes paranormal as well.
I began writing a few years ago after joining an online fanfic group. Two friends and I then started a group for writers, where they could post any story they wished, no matter the genre or content. Since then I've been writing for publication. My first book came out in February of 2011. Most, but not all, of my work is M/M, either mildly erotic or purely 'romantic'. More often than not it involves a mystery or action/adventure, and is sometimes paranormal as well.
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August 12, 2016
If I'm not mistaken, Jackie was a minor character in Safe Harbor, and it made me happy to see him get his own story.
First and foremost, Mr. Kendrick did an excellent job of portraying everyday life of homeless kids and what they have to do in order to survive. While realistic and insightful, it's also very heartbreaking to read. As far as heroes go, I thought the author succeeded in development of Jackie's characters. As the time passed, he became more and more accustomed to life on the street, which was shown not only by acquiring new skills, but also by changing his way of seeing things and even by the way he spoke. On the minus side, I never really got to know Solo. I felt like there was not enough of his back story, and that left me feeling slightly disappointed.
Bottom line, this was a great book. Despite its short length and subject matter, the story line was entertaining, and I closed it with a smile on my face. Recommended!
First and foremost, Mr. Kendrick did an excellent job of portraying everyday life of homeless kids and what they have to do in order to survive. While realistic and insightful, it's also very heartbreaking to read. As far as heroes go, I thought the author succeeded in development of Jackie's characters. As the time passed, he became more and more accustomed to life on the street, which was shown not only by acquiring new skills, but also by changing his way of seeing things and even by the way he spoke. On the minus side, I never really got to know Solo. I felt like there was not enough of his back story, and that left me feeling slightly disappointed.
Bottom line, this was a great book. Despite its short length and subject matter, the story line was entertaining, and I closed it with a smile on my face. Recommended!
July 1, 2013
3 - 3 1/2 Hearts
Review written for MM Good Book Reviews
Jackie was exiled from his community and is forced to live on the streets, struggling to survive Jackie is taught the tricks of the street by Solo who takes Jackie under his wing. Jackie and Solo develop a friendship that seems like it could be more, but then Solo disappears and Jackie plods on with his survival. When Solo reappears he has an offer for Jackie that Jackie doesn’t want to refuse.
This is a great story of two young men who meet while living on the streets. Jackie was tossed aside when he refused to sleep with his communities’ leader, now living on the streets of the city he is struggling to survive. Solo takes Jackie under his wing teaching him all he needs to know and a friendship develops between them, Solo doesn’t hang around though and they see each other in passing. When Jackie tells Solo of his previous life it gets Solo thinking and he disappears.
I liked this story for its simple storyline of two men struggling on the streets and trying to make their lives better. Jackie is a really nice character who has been dealt a rough hand and is now learning to live on the streets. Solo is a nice character who ran away from home and is living off the grid, he has his own secrets and when he meets Jackie it sets him to make some long term decisions. They fit quite well together but neither knows what to expect. Their friendship starts out as support for another homeless man and Solo always manages to help whenever he can, their attraction isn’t instant but develops well. Solo’s secret is a surprise but works well and their relationship jumps forward when neither of them has to worry about the streets and safety.
I recommend this to those who love struggling young men finding their way, discovering love in friendship and a happy ending that is quite pleasing.
Review written for MM Good Book Reviews
Jackie was exiled from his community and is forced to live on the streets, struggling to survive Jackie is taught the tricks of the street by Solo who takes Jackie under his wing. Jackie and Solo develop a friendship that seems like it could be more, but then Solo disappears and Jackie plods on with his survival. When Solo reappears he has an offer for Jackie that Jackie doesn’t want to refuse.
This is a great story of two young men who meet while living on the streets. Jackie was tossed aside when he refused to sleep with his communities’ leader, now living on the streets of the city he is struggling to survive. Solo takes Jackie under his wing teaching him all he needs to know and a friendship develops between them, Solo doesn’t hang around though and they see each other in passing. When Jackie tells Solo of his previous life it gets Solo thinking and he disappears.
I liked this story for its simple storyline of two men struggling on the streets and trying to make their lives better. Jackie is a really nice character who has been dealt a rough hand and is now learning to live on the streets. Solo is a nice character who ran away from home and is living off the grid, he has his own secrets and when he meets Jackie it sets him to make some long term decisions. They fit quite well together but neither knows what to expect. Their friendship starts out as support for another homeless man and Solo always manages to help whenever he can, their attraction isn’t instant but develops well. Solo’s secret is a surprise but works well and their relationship jumps forward when neither of them has to worry about the streets and safety.
I recommend this to those who love struggling young men finding their way, discovering love in friendship and a happy ending that is quite pleasing.
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July 5, 2013Jackie has been dropped off in the city with nothing but the clothes on his back. He has led a very sheltered life until now and is forced to try to fend for himself in a city he never had been to before. Solo is living off the grid and likes to be alone hence the name.
This is a very sweet story of two boys trying to make a living. It’s a tough world and Jackie wants to try to live right. This is a very bittersweet story and I felt beautifully written. Once I started I couldn’t stop. Unlike a lot of really short stories it didn’t feel rushed and the ending was very good. I loved it.
Recommendations: If you like a story of a person down and out, trying to live off the grid, sad stories with a pretty happy ending, and young love, this is for you.
This is a very sweet story of two boys trying to make a living. It’s a tough world and Jackie wants to try to live right. This is a very bittersweet story and I felt beautifully written. Once I started I couldn’t stop. Unlike a lot of really short stories it didn’t feel rushed and the ending was very good. I loved it.
Recommendations: If you like a story of a person down and out, trying to live off the grid, sad stories with a pretty happy ending, and young love, this is for you.
July 6, 2013
2.5*
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