Bratwurst Haven

Set in a struggling Colorado sausage factory nearly a decade after the Great Recession, the narrative explores the lives of its diverse workers, including a laid-off engineer, a displaced tech expert, and a mother separated from her child. As they navigate personal and collective challenges under the watch of the factory owner and his daughter, they grapple with the need for self-preservation amid camaraderie. Through twelve interconnected stories, Rachel King vividly portrays their internal and external struggles, capturing the essence of seeking fulfillment in a postindustrial world.