The Faraway - 3788

In the vibrant shadows of Santa Fe, New Mexico, an ex-con named Jimmy Joe Villa struggles to find his footing after serving a lengthy sentence for various crimes. With the past haunting him and society’s judgment weighing heavily on his shoulders, Jimmy feels like a ghost wandering in a world that no longer feels like home. His love for art, once a means of escape from his turbulent life, becomes a bittersweet reminder of what he lost. Desperate for a sense of purpose, Jimmy stumbles upon a rare Georgia O’Keeffe painting at a high-profile auction. Captivated by its beauty and the legacy it represents, he decides to steal it—not for greed, but to return it to its rightful place in the artistic lineage of the American Southwest. In his mind, he sees himself as a modern-day Billy the Kid, a renegade fighting against the commodification of art. As Jimmy plots his audacious heist, he meets Clair, a direct descendant of Georgia O’Keeffe, who is equally passionate about preserving her family’s artistic heritage. Initially viewing Jimmy as a criminal, Clair soon discovers his genuine intentions and the two form an unlikely bond. "The Faraway" is a captivating tale of second chances, the power of art, and the bonds that transcend time and lineage, reminding us that sometimes, the greatest heists are those that return beauty back to the world.
ASIN: B0DVZP5CN7
VSKU: BVV.B0DVZP5CN7.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Neil, P.G. Valentino
Binding: Paperback