Because of Austin

Austin and Conner thought they knew what it meant to be brothers. Only seven and ten-years-old, they’ve already carried each other through losing their father. The worst of their lives was supposed to be over. Then a confrontation with a bully goes horribly wrong. As Austin fights for his life, Conner must face his greatest losing his brother. Meanwhile the bully responsible must deal with crippling grief and guilt of his own. When Austin’s condition deteriorates, all three boys will see their childhoods threatened with a very adult darkness. In the face of the unthinkable, their choices could leave all of their young lives cut short.