"Roland West, Loner is a stellar teen novel! Entering the local public high school forces shy Roland to confront his fears and explore friendship and trust all while dealing with his mean and manipulative older brothers bent on ruining his life. Theresa Linden's superb writing will draw you in and her real-to-life characters will keep you reading to discover what Roland's friend Peter has inherited, who's after it, and whom Roland can trust. With mystery, suspense, a hint of budding romance and an encounter with the Divine, Roland's story has something for everyone." ~ Carolyn Astfalk, author of Stay With Me "Roland West, Loner, is one of those books I couldn't put down. Linden tells a delightful tale, weaving the supernatural with the ordinary in a way that left me breathless. You'll never doubt the Communion of Saints after reading this wonderful novel. I can't wait for the sequel." ~Susan Peek, author of Saint Magnus and other saint stories Sometimes miracles happen instantaneously. Sometimes they take longer. Roland West, "Loner is a great novel for pre-teen and teen boys and girls because it demonstrates the power of prayer and of forgiveness to heal rifts in families and between friends. I learned right along with the story's characters about a particular Catholic saint, Conrad of Parzham, but I won't disclose how he figures into the plot. I'll simply say that this book contains a wonderful mix of real-life heartache, pulse-pounding suspense, and the awesomeness of the spiritual and supernatural." ~ Cynthia T. Toney author of 8 Notes to a Nobody