The Hermit Next Door

In this intriguing novella by Kevin Hearne, newly widowed Winnie Mae Chisholm relocates to Oregon with her son, Pax, seeking solace and healing. Their quiet life is disrupted when Pax befriends Mr. Fisher, their reclusive neighbor, who turns out to be an alien stranded on Earth for decades. As Winnie Mae and Pax become embroiled in a secretive quest to help him return home, they must confront their own grief and consider how far they are willing to go for a chance at a fresh start.