The New and Improved Romie Futch

Set in a surreal New South where biotech experiments and mutated animals reshape life, this debut novel blends dystopian satire and Southern Gothic humor to explore themes of memory, consciousness, and nature versus technology. Following a down-and-out taxidermist who becomes involved in a bizarre scientific experiment, the story takes him on a darkly comic journey through a murky underworld of biotech intrigue, all while he seeks to reinvent his art and personal life. With its mix of satire, horror, and heartfelt storytelling, the novel offers a thought-provoking look at the modern human experience.