The Long Home

Set in Tennessee, the narrative follows Nathan Winer, a young carpenter grappling with the legacy of his father's tragic fate at the hands of malevolence. As he confronts this darkness, he becomes intertwined with Amber Rose, a young woman desperate for freedom from her oppressive life. Alongside them is William Tell Oliver, an old man burdened by guilt as he observes the unfolding evil from the shadows. Gay's debut novel weaves a powerful tale of courage, desperation, and the haunting impact of human cruelty.