Super Short Summary

In J.C. Burke's The Story of Tom Brennan, seventeen-year-old Tom Brennan's life changes dramatically when his brother Daniel causes a tragic drunk driving accident, forcing the Brennan family to move to a new town and start over. The novel explores Tom's personal growth and his family's adaptation to their new circumstances. The story addresses themes of family, grief, and resilience. Topics such as substance use, mental health challenges, and criminal behavior are depicted.