The Book of Matthew

The awkwardness of first love, the delicateness of innocence lost, the devastating effects of secrets and lies… College freshman Alex arrives on campus looking to put the past behind her and start a new phase in her life. Soon enough she meets Matthew, a bad-boy freshman and rock star in the making who captivates her with his boyish charm and guitar-playing prowess. The attraction is immediate, and they fall head-long into an intense relationship. But something about Matthew troubles Alex. He is mysterious and guarded--and definitely hiding something. When his secret is revealed, their once achingly tender relationship turns tragically wicked. Suddenly Alex finds herself wrestling with demons she thought she left behind and struggling to steer her life back on course. And only by facing the truth can Alex and Matthew hope to heal the emotional scars of the past and learn to accept, forgive and love. At turns edgy and honest, but brimming with humor and hope, The Book of Matthew is an unflinching look at adolescence that will leave you filled with nostalgia and reminiscing about your first love.