Angel on My Corner

It begins as an ordinary day for Rene Bonvillain as he walks through the French Quarter on his way to work, but on this day, the world disappears. For just a timeless moment, he finds himself surrounded by bright light in a world where nothing is tangible, not even himself. The next time Rene finds himself in and out of that other world of white silence, he discovers that a handsome stranger named Jacob has followed him back. 

     Jacob becomes Rene’s guide and companion, walking with him through the everydayness of his life and trying to cajole him into the realization that his life is a good one. Haunted by memories of his lover and isolated from his friends and family, Rene learns to trust Jacob’s guiding hand on the path to rediscovering meaning and happiness. 

     Sometimes dramatic, often funny, and always engrossing, what unfolds is a tale of two men who begin their journey from different worlds but find themselves surprised by deep-rooted commonality. Through laughter and tears, both men confront enshrouded truths that have risen to torment them. Together they find the strength to grapple with their demons. 

     Readers may find themselves laughing or crying as they follow the two men on their journey to self-acceptance. Simultaneously lighthearted and provocative, “Angel” is an existential frolic through modern life and an exposition of the eternal nature of love and friendship.