The Temple of Gold

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Publication Year:
2013

ISBN-13: 9781453291993

<DIV><B>The <I>New York Times</I>&ndash;bestselling author&rsquo;s phenomenal debut novel about growing up in midwestern, midcentury America.</B><BR /><BR /> Raymond Euripides Trevitt grows up virtually alone in the small town of Athens, Illinois, until a new boy moves in next door. His name is Zachary Crowe, but he goes by Zock. They&rsquo;re as different as two midwestern boys can be, but their friendship will go on to shape&mdash;if not define&mdash;both of their lives.<BR /> &#160;<BR /> In the early days, Ray takes Zock hiking and Zock teaches Ray about poetry. They run away to Chicago, hide out in movie theaters, and watch <I>Gunga Din</I> over and over. By high school, it&rsquo;s clear that Ray is no student while Zock is destined for Harvard. Still, they grow up side-by-side, through adolescence, double-dating, and first love. But during a summer visit home, a tragic accident leaves Ray racked with guilt. Alone once again, Ray discovers that in the depths of despair, resilience and hope are waiting to be found.<BR /> &#160;<BR /><I>The Temple of Gold</I> launched the career of bestselling novelist and Academy Award&ndash;winning screenwriter William Goldman, best known for <I>Marathon Man</I> and <I>The Princess Bride</I>.<BR /> &#160;</DIV><DIV><I>This ebook features a biography of William Goldman.</I></DIV>