The Center of Winter

In Motley, Minnesota, Arnold Schiller's suicide leaves his family shattered. His wife, Claire, seeks refuge with his parents while grappling with her own grief and the daunting task of helping her children heal. Twelve-year-old Esau battles the same darkness that consumed his father, while six-year-old Katie struggles to reconcile the memory of her loving yet cruel dad. This novel explores how a family navigates tragedy, finding solace and hope in unexpected places as they strive to emerge from the depths of winter.