Dance of Survival

Embark on an emotional journey of healing from grief and loss in this powerful novel about siblings reeling from a childhood tragedy.

Bethann Weston has long since left behind the suffocating memories of her childhood in Lakefield, Ohio. Her life in Arizona is peaceful and good, living a fulfilling existence with her husband and their two children-five states away from the place that systematically destroyed her joy all those years ago. But when her father dies, she is drawn back violently into the memories of a siblings death, along with all the fallout of her familys irrevocable shattering.

Like Bethann, each sibling was forced to grapple with this tragedy on their own-Eddie, the oldest brother, who was responsible, retreated into isolation. Connie, the eldest sister, kept a tight hold on the familys painful secrets. And Bethann left it all behind.

Now, back together and navigating the complexities of their fathers estate, long-buried emotions come bubbling to the surface, and Bethann is forced to confront monsters she thought safely locked away. She must finally waltz the delicate dance of love, betrayal, forgiveness, and survival if she hopes to find the healing she desperately needs.

Hartzler brings a signature blend of levity and compassion to a moving, heart-wrenching story about family and resilience. For readers who enjoy impact-driven literature and relationship-focused writing, the impeccable vision and lilting prose of this book is sure to bring the kind of catharsis that can only come from facing our deepest sorrows at their source.