Peter and Hayley are two young adults who’re set to age out of Long Island’s foster care system together. It’s an exciting time for the two, and life should be fun without rules and the watchful eye of a foster parent. However, with the news of their foster mother’s terminal illness, Peter has decided to adopt Danny, a thirteen-year-old boy also in her care. Now, Peter’s life isn’t the same.
The three must continue to live together in a new apartment. Peter hopes he has created the perfect family, despite their differences. He soon learns what a tremendous burden he’s taken on at the young age of twenty-one. Being the sole breadwinner and a new parent means giving up the opportunity to live a carefree life with Hayley. As she continues to struggle with addiction, Hayley competes with Danny for Peter’s attention and affection. When that seems to fail, she turns to her new boyfriend and opioid dealer, Tristian, to fill that void.
Peter and Tristian clash immediately. With the prospect of his plans for a perfect family falling apart, Peter begins to hallucinate and flashback to a past he fled on a Scottish Island many years ago.
ISBNs
978-1-63777-540-0 / 978-1-63777-539-4
Genres
Teen & YA Fiction on Orphans & Foster Homes
Teen & YA Fiction on Drugs & Alcohol Abuse
Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age Fiction
306 pages
Language: English
Imprint: Emperor Books
Catherine graduated from Hofstra University in 2016 where she studied creative writing. In 2019, Catherine started a career as a caseworker for Adult Protective Services. In this position, she assisted her community’s most vulnerable adults with connecting to services that meet their essential needs. By 2024, Catherine was promoted to senior caseworker in the Department of Social Service’s Central Housing Unit. There, Catherine works as a leader in Suffolk County’s shelter system.
Through her work, Catherine has found a passion for helping those who battle homelessness. Growing up on Long Island, it became clear to Catherine that the price of living in New York is unaffordable. Because of this, she combined her passion for writing with her desire to bring awareness to social issues. Thus, the RUN AWAY HOME series was created.
In her spare time, Catherine enjoys competing in pageants, and has held the titles of Miss Long Island Teen 2012, Miss Queens America 2015, and Mrs. New York American Women of Service 2021. Catherine also enjoys bowling, spending time with her husband and cat, and of course pairing desserts with her favorite beers.
Reviews
Run Away Home: Tempered by Catherine Manett is a remarkable debut novel that explores the complexities of relationships, addiction, and the foster care system. Manett’s writing style keeps the plot moving at a fast pace, with each chapter leaving me wanting more. The multiple points of view add depth to the characters and provide a unique perspective on the story.
This is an amazing book with characters that are so real, it feels like you really know them. It is a beautiful mixture of romance, historical fiction and psychological thriller. All at once you can’t wait to see what will happen next, and not wanting the book to end. Already I am extremely excited to see what happens in the next volume of the trilogy. An inspired debut novel from Catherine Manett!
This is a fantastic book whose characters feel like people you know in real life. It’s an impressive mashup of romance, history, and suspense. You’ll find yourself at once desperate to find out what happens next and reluctant to finish the book. Already, I can hardly wait to read the final installment of this trilogy.