Broken

by J. Matthew Nespoli

Broken chronicles the tragedies of several strangers who are trying to find happiness in the city of Los Angeles. As their paths cross with one another, each of them becomes an integral thread in the fabric that unifies them and helps them heal. Skye is a teenage homeless musician battling a drug addiction who dreams of unattainable rock stardom. She's befriended by Amber, a young mother on the run from two dangerous men from her past. The two girls form a mutually indispensable bond, one that could ultimately save them. Dylan is a pseudo-intellectual-Chuck Palahniuk wanna-be, and a total cynic. He lives with TJ, an out of work actor, who fails auditions by day, and wears a hamburger suit outside a burger joint at the mall by night. TJ and Dylan are artistic failures in need of a muse to kick start their careers. Broken follows several other interesting individuals (all based on real people), each with their own humorous twisted narrative as they try to put the pieces of their lives back together.

378 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Writer, Businessman, Beach Dweller, Father, Underoos-wearing-Superhero protecting the children of So-Cal.

Reviews

[Dianna Skowera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nespoli keeps you hanging on every page as he winds you through the lives of numerous Los Angelites, all a little broken in their own way. A true modern day tale of how we are all interlinked and how are paths cross on so many intricate levels. Warning: if you read page one you'll keep turning pages! The way Nespoli hooks you is equivalent to being unaware of a practical joke. Compelling, interesting, niche read.

[J. Nespoli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I happen to think that the author of this book has some ridiculous sex appeal. We're talking off the charts here, people!