Paul Keene

Among the Jimson Weeds, BK 1

Get to know Conor Kelman, a young man coming of age in the 50s. Discover the triumph and trauma that Conor faces every day. Between being misunderstood and not learning how to deal with his issues, Conor is in a constant state of awkward discomfort. Outwardly, Conor searches for something to call his own -- his girlfriend -- his guitar -- a little white house in an apple orchard. Inwardly, Conor hangs from a cliff by his fingertips. The visions that play in his head haunt and distract him. They won't stop no matter how fast or far he runs. Journey with Conor and discover the joy growing within the pain.

Between Pieces BK 2

Teenager Conor Kelman starts high school in a new town determined to make friends—the kind that set good examples. He is drawn to a small group of students with their own brand of bizarre behavior and trouble. They accept him, but he doesn't feel the friendship he desires. He watches life from the outside as they take him on a roller coaster of tragedy. Parties, girls, and cars will not satisfy the hunger that burns and gnaws his insides. Can he find something to call his own through the music that runs through his veins, and the beautiful pawnshop guitar, Gabbie? This second book from author Paul Keene is filled with surprises and quirky characters that promise suspense, humor, and tears.

Within Time BK 3

It's here--everything Conor wants. Running Nowhere finds a label in LA and becomes a hit. Fans, girls and parties fill his head. Even the girl he fears. Is she following him or is it his imagination? He deserts the band and heads to Nashville carrying the producer's card he met during the fair tour. Billed as the second Hank Williams, his new record, new label, don't stop old movies and noises in his head. Glitter dims under the pressure of travel and schedules. He can't fall asleep, he can't stay awake. His friend and driver helps him in a way Red Nolan, the ghost, knows too well. Is he destined to follow in the footsteps of Hank Williams, his idol, and relive what the ghost fears? Buried inside are childhood memories of Wylina and the little white house in the apple orchard. If he could return to that time, capture that feeling, perhaps his destructive behavior would end.