by Joe Peters
First published 2017
The protagonist finds themselves caught between unexpressed emotions and the weight of unspoken truths. Peters places his central character in situations where communication fails and internal struggles intensify. The story moves through moments where tears become the only language available, yet even these remain hidden from others. The character navigates relationships and circumstances that demand emotional honesty while being unable or unwilling to voice their pain. Peters examines how silence can both protect and isolate, creating barriers that the protagonist must eventually confront. The narrative builds toward a recognition that some forms of suffering cannot remain buried indefinitely. At its heart, this is a story about the cost of emotional concealment and the human need for authentic expression.
Genres: fiction, drama, literary-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: internal-struggle, unreliable-narrator
Setting: CITY
Period: 21st-century
272 pages · Pocket Book · CITY