On the Head of a Pin

Josh makes a vow after his sister Angela's near-drowning: if God will keep her alive, he will become a priest. But Josh's promise is shattered the moment his friend Andy picks up a rifle at the end of a drinking party. The gun goes off, killing a classmate who lingered too long. Andy refuses to confess to the accident; instead, he forces Josh to help him hide the body. Then Andy swears Josh to secrecy by threatening to kill him - or worse, Angela. How can Josh protect her when he is racked with guilt? This view into a faithful boy's private hell is eye-opening and stomach-twisting.


Genre: Young Adult Fiction