Barry Gornell crafts novels and screenplays with a profound understanding of human nature. His work, often drawing from a rich tapestry of life experiences, delves into the complexities of the human condition with keen insight. Gornell's style is marked by its authenticity and his ability to create resonant emotional arcs for his characters. Through his narratives, he offers readers a perspective on resilience and the intricate spirit within.
When a rural village school building collapses, only one child survives: Dog Evans. To his own mother and father, Dog becomes a daily reminder of their survivor's guilt. To the other parents he is a hated and feared emblem of their unbearable loss. Now, seven years after the tragedy, Dog's parents have abandoned him. And with no one to protect him, the broken community's desire for justice soon becomes unstoppable...