One Night in a Thousand Years

One Night in a Thousand Years

2024 Audies Finalist - Young Adult Book Of The Year Amazon Bestseller - Teen Coming Of Age Fiction Now available as an audiobook read by James Van Der Beek (Dawson's Creek/Varsity Blues). Packed with laughter, wonder, beauty, and heartbreak, this poignant audiobook based on a true story is a must-listen for fans of the classic movie Dead Poets Society. Senior year was supposed to be the time of Colt's life, but when he meets Lucas Oliver, a college-aged vagabond with a mysterious past, Colt's life takes an unexpected turn. Lucas mentors Colt and a group of eleven other senior guys, guiding them through a series of rites of passage over the course of the year. Together, they meet each Sunday night around a barrel fire in the local church parking lot to talk about life and read their journal entries aloud beneath the stars. They are challenged by the power of sacred questions, courageous acts, and vulnerable authenticity, but the question remains: can Lucas be trusted with his unorthodox ideas about God, life, and death? Along the way, Colt's feelings for Noa—a "band dork" he has known for years, deepen as he falls for her bright green eyes and charming honesty. As Colt and the group of young men explore the wonders, romance, and adventures of their senior year, they are confronted with an event that challenges everything they hold true. If you enjoyed the classic coming-of-age movie, "Dead Poets Society," or the book, "The Sun Is Also A Star," by Nicola Yoon, you'll also enjoy this nostalgic story about being invited into the adventure of life. "Complex, beautiful, and haunting. The storytelling, pace of reading, and depth of the story have been stuck in my head since I finished it. Couldn't encourage more to make time for this book!" - Matt Chandler, author of The Overcomers "Many things I loved about this book. Makes me wish I'd written 'The Primal Path' as a story." - Jon Tyson, author of The Intentional Father and creator of The Primal Path "This book, wow. I loved it. A coming of age story that reminded me a little of Dead Poets Society & Friday Night Lights." - Nicole L. NetGalley Review "This book is such a gem. So many important themes were tackled from youth mentorship, student mental health, belonging, teen self-discovery, to friendship and purpose." - Ashley W. NetGalley Review "I was completely blown away. Cunningham wrote a work of fiction that was so poignant & honest; I had to keep reminding myself it was fiction." - Marissa D. NetGalley Review "I loved this coming-of-age story during one of the most important times of one's life. All the decisions one must make and consider during that time can be difficult. This was beautifully written and is highly relatable." - Monica R. NetGalley Review "This book is every coming-of-age genre (movies, books, songs, etc) combined and in classic fashion it is about a group of kids, troubled and not, meeting someone who has a story to share. I cannot give enough praise for this book." - Pepper F. NetGalley Review "This book was the best kind of stab to the heart. It is a well-written love letter to that moment in one's life where there are many choices..." - Khara S. NetGalley Review