First published 2019
Retired lawyer Ben Givens returns to his remote Washington hometown to end his life. But as he traverses the rugged Cascade Mountains, Ben is confronted by his estranged daughter, his ailing father, and the ghosts of his past. Forced to confront the tragedies that haunt him, Ben must decide whether to succumb to despair or find the will to live. A poignant meditation on mortality, family, and the solace of nature.
Genres: literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: estranged-family, redemption, second-chance
Setting: Cascade Mountains, Washington
Period: contemporary
139 pages · Hardcover · Mountaineers Books
Content warnings: depression, suicide