Wilderness (hardcopy)

This novel follows a young man who escapes into the wild after life breaks him beyond what he can explain. The world has betrayed him—family, friends, community—so he disappears into an untouched forest searching for peace, meaning, and a reason to keep going. But the wilderness becomes more than a hiding place; it becomes his mirror. Every fear, memory, and regret rises to confront him as he tries to rebuild a sense of identity. Through isolation, survival lessons, and unexpected encounters, he slowly learns that healing is not found in running from the world but understanding his place in it. Wilderness is a raw, reflective journey about survival of the spirit, rediscovering purpose, and finding strength even when life feels unbearably heavy.