Harper, Toronto, 2011, 1st pr.  ISBN 978-55468-864-7.  Trade soft cover, 263 pages including Author’s note.  Unread copy; not remaindered; lightly tanned pages.  ‘Former young offender Reef Kennedy is back in Halifax for the funeral of his mentor, Frank Colville.  He has no intention of staying long – memories of Frank compete with memories of Leeza and the terrible way their relationship ended.  And then there’s the restraining order against him, which Leeza’s mother has renewed …  But when an eager political crusader attempts to shut down his old group home, Reef finds himself at the centre of a growing controversy.  He realizes that he must stick around to face his demons or risk losing everything he has worked for – including the only girl he has ever loved.’ (from rear wrap)