First published 2024
The protagonist faces a crisis that strips away everything familiar and safe. MacLeod places his character in a situation where basic survival becomes the primary concern. The story explores how people adapt when their normal world collapses around them. Each decision carries weight as the protagonist navigates increasingly difficult circumstances. The tension builds through a series of challenges that test not just physical endurance but mental fortitude. MacLeod examines what it means to keep going when hope seems lost. The narrative reveals how survival changes a person and what remains when everything else falls away. This is a story about finding strength in the darkest moments and discovering what truly matters when life hangs in the balance.
Genres: fiction, adventure, contemporary, action
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
184 pages · Paperback · Exsolutas Press