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A Story of Survival, Sisterhood, and the Fight to Belong Starla Bluesky has spent her life on the margins an orphan, a runaway, a survivor. Haunted by the trauma of childhood abuse and the loss of her sisters, Starla claws her way through the underworld of Berkeley, navigating a path lined with addiction, exploitation, and the relentless pull of the past. What begins as a desperate hustle soon becomes a fight for identity, purpose, and redemption.

Through poetic prose and raw honesty, Tim Hurd weaves a powerful tale of three sisters told in three parts Corn, Beans, and Squash bound by blood and broken by circumstance. As Starla searches for her long-lost sister and the truth about who she is, she must decide whether survival is enough or if healing and hope are still possible. A fierce, lyrical journey through pain, memory, and the unbreakable bonds of family, Starla is a testament to the strength it takes to reclaim your name, your story, and your future.

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“Unforgettable. Raw. Beautiful.”

Starla isn’t just a novel it’s an emotional experience. Tim Hurd has written something that sticks with you long after the last page.

Jenna R., Book Reviewer

“The voice of the unheard.”

This book gave me chills. Every character felt so real, especially the sisters. Their pain, their resilience I saw myself in them.

Luis M., Book Club Host

“Devastating and empowering.”

I read this in one sitting. The story is brutal and beautiful, like poetry wrapped in fire. A must-read for anyone who believes in redemption.

Anita D., Educator & Reader

“A literary punch to the soul.”

Starla made me cry, rage, and cheer. It opened my eyes to the realities some girls live through and reminded me why stories like this matter.

Michael T., Independent Bookseller