The Block

by Angela Ardis

Five children, Robert, Troy, Reigna, Tina and Kora are trapped inside a labyrinth known as ‘The Block’. The inner workings of these children’s minds are released as we follow them from age ten to eighteen. Experiencing their journey through their struggle to cope, comprehend, and develop while dealing with extreme neglect, physical, mental, verbal, emotional, and sexual abuse. They’re looking for love, all wanting something more, and all trying to figure a way out of their unfortunate circumstances. Born into a “no chance of a childhood” reality, they find each other, forming an alliance against the ills that plague them all.
The Block’ will awaken the very core of the reader. It’s true to life scenarios and graphic dialog will send waves of uncomfortability lending extreme compassion to the plights of the children.

474 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 3, 2013