Stag

I read this one for thriller book club's indie monthly pick. The author joined in the chat, but I was sadly behind!
This novella is one of those that took me by surprise. It features a family, their struggles, their ups and downs. And it's one of those so deftly handled in its mundanity that the horror of life is so much worse than the actual horror. It's that kind of slice-of-life turned horror that has been gripping me lately as something different. Something more. Like how are you making me sit on the edge of my seat because this man is going back to work? 
Franklin just wants to do right by his family. So why does his wife hate him, and why is she turning their son against him? This is where feeling inadequate, feeling stuck and lost, is truly maximized to the point of nausea. 
Well written, and well executed, and also not without real horrors too. This is a quick read that is worth checking out and supporting. 
Personally a 5/5*, I will definitely watch this author now.