BROKEN FOR YOU by Stephanie Kallos (copyright 2004 by Stephanie Kallos, published by Grove Press, New York)

I love reading books written by first-time novelists, and this is a stellar example of the writing talent still untapped in our world today. Stephanie Kallos has captured the essence of relationships in her story. As the story unfolds, the most unexpected of friendships begin to form and the reader is carried into the intimate life stories of each character and the why of each one. Soon those "why's" began to meld into relationships and each person is subtly blessed by another. A true rendition of redemption in our times.

A great read, a great author to watch. This book is engaging, well written, and endearing to Kallos' readers.