Floyd Harbor

In "Floyd Harbor," Joel Mowdy presents a poignant debut collection of 12 linked stories set in the impoverished community of Mastic Beach, Long Island, during the 1990s. The characters, predominantly in their teens and early 20s, grapple with challenges of independence against a backdrop of poverty, trauma, and limited support from their families. As they navigate their difficult circumstances through various jobs and schemes, the narrative captures both the harsh realities of their lives and the fleeting joys of youth, offering a vivid exploration of American lives too often overlooked.