Description: With his acclaimed first novel, 28-year-old William Kowalski emerged as a distinctive new voice on today's literary scene. In his new work, Kowalski once again proves himself an extraordinarily gifted writer as he follows protagonist Billy Mann on his search for the mother who deserted him as a baby. Now a young adult, Billy has gone to live in Santa Fe, which is the last known address he has for his mother. While making himself a new life there, he discovers many things about family -- and friends -- and courageously completes his rite of passage into manhood. Filled with wondrous imagery and lyricism, Somewhere South of Here is certain to garner praise from readers and critics alike.

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