Furnace Creek

Set against the backdrop of the American South in the 1960s and 1970s, this novel reimagines the character of Pip from Great Expectations, exploring his journey through a landscape marked by racial injustice, war, and social upheaval. As Newt Seward navigates his complex relationships and a series of transformative encounters, including a summer job with an enigmatic employer and conflicted feelings for family members, he embarks on a path of sexual and moral discovery. Combining elements of coming-of-age, Southern Gothic, and mystery, Furnace Creek offers a contemporary reflection on desire, ambition, love, and loss.