A disillusioned screenwriter flees to a forgotten canyon community after his life falls apart, expecting solitude but finding instead a collection of beautiful misfits: a woman who finds herself through a judgmental goat, a self-appointed mayor who's studied the wrong state capitals for thirty years, and a silent man who's spent decades painting light because he doesn't know how to speak. Together, these lost souls discover that home isn't a place—it's the people who finally see you. A warm, humorous novel about belonging, second chances, and the strange families we find along the way.
Maurice Whitaker is a passionate storyteller with a love for compelling characters and vivid worlds. When not writing, He enjoys reading, exploring nature, and sipping too much coffee. This is his debut work, crafted with heart and imagination.View all by Maurice Whitaker
