The Faller

Death, deceit, and redemption collide in this captivating story brimming with emotional depth and vivid prose.

In the rugged wilderness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, twelve-year-old Leif's world is shattered when his father dies in a tragic logging accident. As Leif struggles to bring his father's body out of the dense forest, he grapples with a devastating truth that will alter his life forever.

Set against the backdrop of a small mining town in the 1970s, "The Faller" is a poignant coming-of-age story that explores the weight of family secrets, the complexity of grief, and the resilience of the human spirit. As Leif grapples with loss, he must confront hard truths about his family and find the strength to forge his own path forward.

With vivid prose and unforgettable characters, Michael Demaray's debut novella is a powerful meditation on the bonds that tie us and the painful realities that tear us apart. "The Faller" is a haunting tale of a boy forced to become a man too soon, learning that sometimes the heaviest burdens we carry are the ones we can't put down.