MacDonald Harris is the pseudonym under which Donald Heiney published his fiction. His early fascination with the sea, sparked at age twelve, permeates his work, lending it a unique nautical flavor. Heiney's prose is characterized by a deep exploration of the human psyche and the intricacies of relationships. Through his characters, he delves into internal demons and moral complexities, often set against evocative or challenging backdrops that echo his own experiences. His narrative style is polished and intellectually rich.
Mortal Leap tells a story we all know but have never heard: what happens when you have an opportunity to take another person's identity? A wife identifies a man badly disfigured in battle as her missing husband. What happens when he decides to go along with her mistake? Mortal Leap is both adventure story and metaphysical novel.