Even As We Breathe

Nineteen-year-old Cowney Sequoyah seeks to escape his hometown in Cherokee, North Carolina, when he takes a summer job at Asheville's Grove Park Inn during World War II. His time at the resort becomes complicated when a resident's daughter goes missing, leading to accusations against him. The story explores themes of social and cultural divides, prejudice, and personal growth as Cowney works to clear his name and find his place beyond the Cherokee reservation.