Justin T. Malone

A Southern Gothic thriller that follows a homeless woman and a young, upper-middle class girl as their lives tragically intertwine.

A stadium-filling rock star, Elijah Peel is at the top of the world … until his addiction leads to a heart attack that could cost him everything. During his recovery, Elijah encounters a remarkable young girl whose unwavering faith, radiant spirit, and wisdom beyond her years begin to break through the walls he has built around his heart. Her extraordinary hope and their unexpected bond inspire Elijah to begin a powerful journey toward healing, reconciliation, and faith.

A rivalry between two rural families escalates when one family’s goat gets loose in the other’s yard. A meditation on the way poverty, stress and tribalism can drive even the most responsible or well meaning people toward anger and violence. The best remedy for misery is laughter, even when standing atop the gallows.