Technology has changed exponentially.
The human condition has not.
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Boxes is set in Philadelphia in 1998. It's a fast-moving mystery that features a spectrum of colorful characters who battle the same vexing challenges we face today.
The first draft of Boxes began in 1986 and the final draft was completed in 2020. Over those years, Boxes matured to greater sagacity inspired by life experiences.
The messages in Boxes are as pertinent now as when its first words appeared on the black & white screen of a Macintosh SE. Since then, American society has not made much progress on the destructive social issues that impact our lives and the relationships we treasure.
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Philadelphia is much like the characters in Boxes. It's trapped in boxes built by racist social dynamics that continue to limit the potential of many residents.
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"DeSanto's briskly told story has vivid elements of family drama and mystery, snappy dialogue, and a variety of interconnected plot points." – Kirkus Review