Fragile

Chris Katsaropoulos

Amelia Geist, Holly Schenck, and Tris Holloway are all broken—in one way or another. In a lifelong act of penitence and defiance, Amelia Geist has remained a virgin and saved herself for Tris, her first love, who abandoned her more than fifty years ago. A few weeks from retirement, Tris Holloway has led a separate life of his own in the hills above Silicon Valley, sealed by inertia within the confines of a loveless marriage and shattered by his decision to leave Amelia. The only person who can repair the rift between Tris and Amelia is Holly, a single mother without means, who is trying somehow to mend her life while laid out in a hospital bed, a victim of her own suicide attempt. The stories of Tris, Holly, and Amelia are presented in Fragile as broken fragments, woven together by profound truth and an astonishing connection that transcends the boundaries between this world and the next.

“Fragile is a beautifully-written novel . . . the writing is uniquely refreshing. After reading Fragile, I found myself feeling very contemplative. Readers will enjoy Fragile and will find meaning in it that applies to their own lives . . . Highly recommended.” —Paige Lovitt, Reader Views

“Mesmerizing and beautiful, a truly stunning book! Katsaropoulos is new to writing fiction, and his first novel sets the bar incredibly high. In what can only be described as a truly unique style, the author takes us from the thoughts of one character directly into the next: an ongoing narrative of a brief portion of these three lives, to a moment of intersection so hauntingly profound and exquisite, it will leave the reader astounded and deeply moved. With a debut such as this, I see a wonderfully promising future for this author. A story and characters you will never forget, with a message as old and true as time itself. I have already read this twice, and marveled at it even more the second reading. I cannot recommend this book highly enough! A true classic for the ages.” —Lauri Coats, ReviewTheBook.com

“There is an element of higher meaning in this story that makes it fascinating to finish and to contemplate the experience of reading it. For lovers of experimental literature, this book is tasty.” — Grady Harp, Amazon Top 10 Reviewer

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	Chris Katsaropoulos is the author of more than a dozen titles, including two novels, Fragile and Antiphony, which is scheduled for release in September 2011. He has traveled extensively in Europe and North America, and enjoys collecting books and music. To schedule an author visit or speaking engagement for Chris Katsaropoulos, contact Ellen Myrick at Myrick Marketing & Media ~ ellen@myridkmarketing.com 615.287.0105
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