There are books you ought to read. There are books you love to read. Bones of a Saint is both.Though those reading for sheer entertainment won't be disappointed, the depth of the story and its characters demand a bit more of the reader. But -- trust me -- it repays the investment in spades.I'd call this book Shakespearean if that wouldn't turn people off. It's not ponderous nor is the language hard to understand. But, like the best of Shakespeare’s plays, it works on many levels, combining a kick-ass story with memorable characters, issues of meaning, and a masterful blend of imagery and what its main character, 15-year-old RJ Armante, would call "for real" stuff.This is the kind of book that becomes part of one's own life experience. The kind that deepens empathy and understanding while weaving a tale often unbearably intense and suspenseful. After reading it, you’ll miss RJ, his voice, his honesty, humanity -- though may find he’s there to stay. Along with Huck Finn, Holden Caulfield, and others.Don't miss out on this.A perfect gift for mid-teens and older whom you respect, those with passion and curiosity about what matters.