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Among the Jimson Weeds (Running Nowhere Trilogy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Paul Keene (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
Conor Kelman, a young man coming of age, faces triumph and trauma every day. Misunderstood and not learning or knowing how to deal with his issues, he is in a constant state of awkward discomfort. Weird, different, he tries to fit in, to be accepted. He searches for something to call his own--his girlfriend, guitar, a little white house in an apple orchard. Inwardly, he hangs from a cliff by his fingertips afraid to reveal that he sees ghosts. Visions that play in his head haunt and distract. No matter how fast or far he runs they won't stop. Gabbie, the guitar from the pawnshop and the ghost that came with her are all he has.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Running Nowhere
  2. Print length
    306 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    August 17, 2014
  5. File size
    677 KB
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Conor Kelman comes of age in the 50s--a time when little is known about learning disorders. Discover the triumph and trauma Conor faces every day. Between being misunderstood and not learning how to deal with his issues, Conor is in a constant state of awkward discomfort. Journey with him and discover the joy growing within the pain.

About the Author

Paul Keene creates fiction that offers hope for the most basic human condition gained from the love in his heart and his own life experiences. As teacher, principal and special-education facilitator, Paul has experienced the struggle inherent in learning disorders, traumas and abuse that many children experience while coming of age.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00MTCWK5K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Glimmer House Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 17, 2014
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 677 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Running Nowhere
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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Paul Keene

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Born and raised in rural Idaho, Paul Keene listened to his grandmother's bedtime ghost stories. Keene writes strong characters that struggle through life experience. Ghosts and the supernatural are a given.

Paul is known for the coming of age series, Running Nowhere that includes Among the Jimson Weeds, Between Pieces, and Within Time. Human Experience and An Angel for Grandpa followed. The ghost/horror novel, Mommy is coming.

Discover more about Paul Keene's books at his website https://www.authorpaulkeene.com. Visit him at Twitter @keeneonlife and TikTok @authorpaulkeene.

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  • Heidi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Conor is a Compelling Character
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2021
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    I read, and I mean I read a lot of books. I probably burn through about 2 books a week and mostly in the murder mystery and paranormal genre. I found Paul Keene's series "Running Nowhere" last week and have read the first book and loved it! I order the next two in the trilogy. Conor "with one n" is compelling, very flawed, attempting to grow up in a difficult time, and has an ability to see ghosts which only makes his life all the more complicated. Add losing the first love of his life, developed a terrible nicotine habit, and I feel for the kid. I want him to succeed in his life and hope he does. I'm now half way through the second book. I highly recommend this trilogy.
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  • L.. Kindberg
    4.0 out of 5 stars Missing pages in Kindle edition?
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2012
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    I'm enjoying the book so far but has anyone else noticed missing pages? The 2nd time it happened was just after Conor tells Little Dicky, "... I almost sent my math assignment to Wylina." Then there is a blank page, next comes Chapter 15. It starts, "No I've had enough..." enough of what? Seems the transition from the store to arriving at Little Dicky's back yard missing there.
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  • Brenda S. Keene
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2012
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    This is a great book from a new author. The book was realistic and extremely thought provoking. It held my interest from the very first page until the last. I fell in love with the characters because they were so real that I felt as if I knew them. Looking forward to the next one. I would highly recommend this as a good read.
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  • D. Benoit
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2012
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    Paul Keene has really caught the essence of growing up in a small town in the '50's. He makes it very easy to identify with the characters. I really enjoyed the book and look forward to following Conor in future adventures. A great start for a new author.
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  • John Williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Takes me back...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2014
    Since everyone has been a kid, this book relates to us all. There is some of Conner in all of us. No child should have to wrestle with all of the emotion and turmoil displayed so vividly by this author. Yet many do. Some even survive to adulthood. I recommend this book to anyone with a child and anyone that has been a child, Re-live some of those insecurities. Thank God you overcame some of them; Recognize the weaknesses and strengths that are in us all, no matter our age. I am looking forward more of Conner's story in "Between Pieces".
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  • Cher44
    4.0 out of 5 stars Among the Jimson Weeds
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2012
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    This is a very interesting short read written in first person in language that a young boy in the Fifties would use.
    It kept my interest throughout and am looking forward to Keene's next book.
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  • Bubba's Mom & Dad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eager to read the whole trilogy!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2013
    I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
    You will be drawn into Conor Kelman' s journeys in the 1950's. No spoilers here.
    But you will become part of a remarkable start of a young man & the friends he makes along the way. You will cheer for Conor, your heart will ache & you will be wanting more from Paul Keene. Book 2 of this trilogy is already available right here on Amazon. BETWEEN PIECES is book 2.
    5 very well-deserved stars for Paul Keene' s talent of bringing such an incredible coming of age story to life!
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  • Sue
    5.0 out of 5 stars A whisper back in time
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2012
    There are so many books in the world and only one seems to take you back to a free and simpler time. Among The Jimson Weeds, in my opinion, should be the next great American classic. So many of us connect ourselves to a certain era and this book does just that. Most of us can picture scenes that pop right out at us while reading yet this book puts an entire movie in your head. Chapter by chapter it made me feel as if I were right there in the story. I am excitedly awaiting the next installment of this series. It is truly refreshing to see an author capture the spirit of America in its prime and innocence.
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