{"product_id":"whispering-pines-hardcover","title":"Whispering Pines - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Bolton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the postwar suburbs of Baltimore, the brick apartments of Whispering Pines teem with stories--of longing, loss, desire, and resilience. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom a weary streetcar conductor grappling with ghosts of war, to a lonely dispatcher who dares to imagine romance, to children navigating the hazards and wonders of growing up under hurricane skies, David Bolton's \u003ci\u003eWhispering Pines\u003c\/i\u003e captures the fragile beauty of ordinary lives in extraordinary moments. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Told through a mosaic of interconnected tales, this richly atmospheric collection is both a love letter to mid-century Baltimore and a timeless meditation on the human condition. Bolton's characters wrestle with grief, temptation, faith, and forgiveness, yet always return to the enduring pull of community. With unflinching honesty and lyrical detail, \u003ci\u003eWhispering Pines\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us that every apartment window conceals a world of secret dramas, each as compelling as the next. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for readers of Richard Russo, Elizabeth Strout, and Andre Dubus, \u003ci\u003eWhispering Pines\u003c\/i\u003e is an unforgettable portrait of lives lived in shadows and light.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Bolton\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in the Baltimore area, where he spent his childhood in the Donnybrook apartments in Towson. A lifelong observer of the ways everyday lives intersect, Bolton has drawn on memories, stories, and the textures of mid-century America to craft this work of fiction. His writing blends historical realism with deep empathy for working-class families, veterans, and dreamers whose voices often go unheard. From Tokyo to Washington, DC, he worked across fields ranging from advertising to teaching professional writing at the University of Maryland. The author of two poetry books, his pre-Columbian fable, \u003ci\u003eLove Thief, the Legend of Ixmal the Healer, \u003c\/i\u003e was cited by Kirkus Reviews as one of the \"Best Books of 2019.\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e He lives with his wife, Denise, in Baltimore, where he continues to explore the themes of memory, belonging, and resilience that animate his fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.6 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 09, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46390407233733,"sku":"9781644285565","price":38.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/vTeayGoEqk9781644285565.webp?v=1781741270","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/whispering-pines-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}