“In this debut novella, a group of Americans can’t escape the inevitability of violence. ...The author deftly shifts clearly defined characters with discernible narrative voices. … engrossing tale of the seemingly endless damage that brutality causes.” 

--Kirkus Reviews 

“Have you ever wondered how children raised in violence survive? Once an individual's life has been impacted by violence, is there any turning back? What makes an individual turn violent? In the short novella Children of Violence by Luke Gherardi, you will read about the lives of several individuals whose lives are impacted by violence. Violence comes in many forms. You can be a victim of a robbery, murder, suicide, child molestation, alcohol, gangs, prostitution, religion, or even from your parents or neighbor. Follow the stories of Gracie, Maria, Ron, Ramon, Cole, Randy, Reeves, and Lee to see how their lives unfold. … Gherardi has done an excellent job in developing each of his characters. … I recommend this book to mature adults.” 

--OnlineBookClub.org