Family of Origin

In CJ Hauser's Family of Origin, siblings Nolan and Elsa reunite after the death of their estranged father, a biologist whose tragic demise forces them to confront their fractured relationship. Set against the backdrop of their father's isolated field station and the eccentric Reversalists studying a rare sea duck, the novel blends satire with tenderness as the siblings navigate family secrets and past grievances. With humor and warmth, Hauser explores themes of hope, legacy, and the complexities of familial bonds in a world grappling with uncertainty.