Fall Back Down When I Die

"Fall Back Down When I Die" is a gripping Montana story that explores the unbreakable bond between a young ranch hand, Wendell Newman, and the traumatized boy in his care, Rowdy Burns. As they navigate personal hardships and community tensions, Wendell’s love and protection for Rowdy are tested amidst a backdrop of legal conflict and violence. Awarded as a finalist for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, this novel offers a compelling look at sacrificial love and resilience within a fractured community.