He finds himself thrust into the cars history by way of apparitions and dreams. Over the next few years, as he and Paw Paw work on Mattie, Joey embarks on a mental journey through Matties past and soon finds that history creeping in to his present-day existence. His mind is torn between two very different times, and Mattie begins to take control of Joeys life. Meanwhile, he meets his first girlfriend, develops a friendship with a ghost, and receives visions and understanding of his grandfathers lifelong secrets. But when he becomes a fugitive engaged in a high-speed chase with the police, he knows he must make a decision in order to prevent his two worlds from colliding.
This novel tells the story of a boys strange experience with his first car, one that will change his life forever.
John Roberts is a native Texan and has lived most of his life in San Marcos, Texas, where he enjoys the frequent company of his four grown children, other family members, and many friends. John is a retired building contractor and enjoys his lifelong love of restoring classic cars. This is his first novel.