SYNOPSIS
In attempting to describe himself in his college application essay–help us to become acquainted with you beyond your courses, grades, and test scores–Harbinger (Harry) Jones goes way beyond the 250-word limit and gives a full account of his life.

The first defining moment: the day the neighborhood goons tied him to a tree during a lightning storm when he was 8 years old, and the tree was struck and caught fire. Harry was badly burned and has had to live with the physical and emotional scars, reactions from strangers, bullying, and loneliness that instantly became his everyday reality.

The second defining moment: the day in 8th grade when the handsome, charismatic Johnny rescued him from the bullies and then made the startling suggestion that they start a band together. Harry discovered that playing music transported him out of his nightmare of a world, and he finally had something that compelled people to look beyond his physical appearance.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Len Vlahos dropped out of NYU film school in the mid 80s to play guitar and write songs for Woofing Cookies (a punk-pop four piece that toured the East Coast, and had two singles and one full-length LP on Midnight Records.) The band broke up in 1987, prompting Len to follow his other passion: books. He now lives in Connecticut with his super awesome wife Kristen, and their two toddlers, Charlie and Luke.