Winter Loon: A Novel: Bernhard, Susan: 9781503902985

Winter Loon is a powerful coming-of-age story that will captivate readers with its haunting tale of family, sacrifice, and resilience.

Set in the unforgiving landscapes of Minnesota, this debut novel follows the journey of fifteen-year-old Wes Ballot as he navigates the aftermath of his mother's death and the abandonment by his father.

With a local girl capturing his heart and imagination, Wes finds fresh air to breathe in the suffocating small town, but when buried truths come to light in the spring thaw, wounds are exposed and violence erupts.

Determined to confront family demons and forge a life from the shambles of a broken past, Wes embarks on a search for his missing father and the truth about his mother.

A page-turning coming-of-age story that will leave readers inspired by the resilience of this young man, Winter Loon is a must-read for anyone who has ever faced the darkness of their past and found the strength to overcome it.