He wants to leave his past behind, but it isn't finished with him yet ...
Adam is desperate for a fresh start. He's out of jail, employed again, and even falling in love. But after he rescues a dying addict on Granville Street, he's reminded of how just one moment of weakness could send him on a deadly downward spiral.
The more his romance blossoms, the harder it becomes for him to share his story. Can Adam be honest about his past and forge a promising future?
Adam's journey intersects with three other people impacted by the opioid epidemic over one fateful week. Camille is maintaining recovery but must fight for child visitation rights; Gabby battles murderous drug dealers; and John is conflicted while working on a wrongful death case.
Emotional, inspiring, and filled with captivating stories of survival and unexpected silver linings, Granville Street is a moving tale of hope and redemption.
"Read this book and let it impact your perspective, as it did mine, of those who suffer from substance use disorder."
Mark Lightfoot, Retired Staff Sergeant, Niagara Regional Police.
"Through captivating storytelling, Lamoureux provides a detailed understanding of the personal, family, and societal impact of the ravaging opioid epidemic." Roger Stefani, PhD, Clinical Psychologist; President, Hope for Healing Foundation.
"Lamoureux's ability to help us understand the experiences a person who struggles with addiction goes through is as real as it gets." Jim Scarpace, Executive Director, Gateway Foundation.
"Lamoureux creatively plumbs the depths of the multiple layersof his characters' lives. An exciting must-read for parents, siblings, congregations, pastors, those in recovery, those incarcerated, and those simply wanting to understand the journey of people who struggle with this thorn in the flesh." Jon E. McCoy, MDiv, PhD--Pastor,
North Northfield United Methodist Church
"Through the interwoven, gripping storylines of diverse but relatable characters, it is impossible to not see Granville Street as our own neighborhood and these characters as our own loved ones." Reader review
"I am still reeling from the impact of the story. I have tears in my eyes sometimes while, at others, a smile finds its way to my face." Reader review
"This book is written with sincerity and truth, and I couldn't put it down." Reader review
"As the story unfolds, we feel our hearts and minds opening up to a warmer, more compassionate view of the disease of addiction." Reader review
"You root for these characters and want to see them find their ways forward." Reader review
"This is a must read. It is enjoyable and educational, and it opens your eyes to the crisis of opioid addiction."
"Mr. Lamoureux does a wonderful job of humanizing opioid use disorder, and of opening the reader's eyes to the fact that those suffering could be our neighbors, our colleagues, our friends." Reader review
"Granville Street goes beyond the headlines and helps us understand the need for empathy and treatment to address this crisis rather than prosecution and incarceration." Reader review
"As someone in recovery I found the story to be very truthful and the characters very relatable." Reader review