The Blizzard

In Marty Martins's novel, The Blizzard, readers are taken on a journey that touches on questions of morals and ethics, and the importance of communication between parents and their children. Melanie Hondel is the all-American high school student. She is popular, pretty, and attracts the attention of more than a few boys. One of them is Chet, who Melanie thinks is handsome enough, but whose determined self-reliance she has always found a bit strange and hardly romantic. When Melanie refuses the advances of a classmate, Tommy, and is beaten by him, she flees into a blizzard, where she falls through the ice. Her cries for help are heard by Chet, who is able to save her. They find refuge in an isolated cabin, where they shed their icy clothing and huddle together for warmth...in a bed. Rescuers arrive the next day, followed closely by Melanie's father, and there is confusion and anger. Mr. Hondel insists that Chet be arrested and refuses to accept his daughter's explanation, thereby leaving everyone convinced that Chet is dangerous. What ensues is an emotional and very important story about parental expectations, the decisions teenagers and young adults must make that impact their self-respect, their confidence, and their relationships with parents and community. This is a novel about coming of age, romantic love, and the importance of trust.

Author: Marty Martins
Publisher: Mano Paele Publishing Company
Published: 09/16/2010
Pages: 190
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780984568062

About the Author
Marty Martins, the author of the award-winning novel, The Blizzard, grew up in Wisconsin but now lives in San Diego, California. His author website is at MartyMartins dot com. Martins retired in 2010 after 23 years as a career prosecutor. He received numerous commendations throughout his career but is most proud of having been named Prosecutor of the Year by the California Narcotic Officers Association in 1998. Prior to law school, Martins was on the professional rodeo circuit for 19 years competing in bareback bronc riding and also announcing rodeos during the last four years, including Madison Square Garden, the Canadian National Exhibition, and the International Finals Rodeo. Martins is the former editor of two trade magazine, a contributing editor to World Book Encyclopedia, and continues to teach in the criminal justice program at a local community college. He is working on the sequel to The Blizzard, which he says is a romance involving betrayal and redemption.

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