Peter King and the Magic Stone by Frank C. Senia

A mysterious discovery from the past unites an unlikely pair of curious allies in Peter King and the Magic Stone by Frank C. Senia. To learn the truth about a deadly accident that ruined a town and countless lives, a young boy and a grizzled outcast must peer into the past in order to reshape their own futures. An allegorical exploration of regret, trauma, and redemption, this is a touching story of unexpected connection and compassion. The prose is straightforward, with matter-of-fact narration and blunt dialogue, which does make the story somewhat two-dimensional in its delivery, but the underlying emotions and thematic threads make it a quick and thought-provoking read.