Catherine Manett reading (Run Away Home: Shattered) at Tiny Raccoon Books

Catherine Manett will be reading from her brand new novel, Run Away Home: Shattered at July 20th. There will be copies of the book available for purchase and the author will sign copies. The event is free!We have a small parking lot behind the store but there is additional parking across the street at the train station.

About the book
Peter and Danny adjust to life after trauma. Peter starts a new career, while Danny begins high school. Both are plagued by remnants of the past. At the same time, Hayley struggles with homelessness and being a new mother. Tension rises for all three as secrets are revealed, and life takes some unexpected turns.

About the author
Catherine graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor's degree in creative writing. Since then, she started a career as a caseworker for Suffolk County's Department of Social Services. In her position, she assists her community’s most vulnerable adults with connecting to services that meet their essential needs. 

Through her work, Catherine has found a passion for helping those who battle homelessness. Growing up on Long Island, it became clear to Catherine that the price of living in New York is unaffordable. Because of this, she decided to combine her passions of humanitarianism and writing to create a book series that both entertains educates about social issues, thus, the birth of RUN AWAY HOME