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.
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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.
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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