Summer Pine by Thomas Matthews - "A man. A boy. And a story that touches the heart and soul."

Just released, Summer Pine is an evocative and compelling novel about the lightness of love, and the darkness of separation. Written by first time author, Thomas Matthews, the novel is set to become a literary masterpiece.

(PRWEB) July 28, 2003 - A love; a separation; fifteen years of pining; and then a new hope for closure. Summer Pine combines an unusual tenderness between a man and a boy with the common natures inherent in humanity: love and hate, joy and sorrow, celebration and grieving. It is a poignant novel that borders controversy.

Set in South Africa, the novel was written in a manner reflecting the pensive and emotional progression of Devon, the main character, as well as those of the two boys, Chase and Keagan.
Mourning the loss of Chase fifteen years ago, the story unfolds as Devon recalls certain events in his past as an attempt to face his tragic history. Spurred on in this endeavour by the arrival of little Keagan, the plot evolves from one of grief and depression, into one of acceptance, of closure, and ultimately of celebration. The story takes you through the entire spectrum of human emotion, from the darkest sadness to the lightest joy.

Written in varying and diverse styles, the author contrasts a simple and plain style of writing with one more complex and thoughtful, reminiscently Shakespearean, and each style becomes apparent as being representative of an emotion. Juxtaposing these differing styles not only draws the reader into the characters specific emotions, but they also entice the reader to become more involved in the complexity of the story. This novel is successful in accurately depicting the progression of thought and feeling when dealing with loss, and the victory over past injustice.

Thomas Matthews has transcended the usual works of literary fiction with Summer Pine. He submerges the reader into a revolutionary clarity of the mind and soul of the characters, and has created lifelike personalities, evocative atmosphere, and a compelling storyline. This is definitely a novel that will become a favourite classic in many literary collections the world over.