Fall Out

Kristelle Hudge, the youngest daughter of a hardworking single mom, believes life has stacked all the odds against her.

She doesn't have the main things that others do: a present father and relatable friends.

What does she have? A much older next-door neighbor who preys on her loneliness and innocence. He secretly fosters a tight bond with Kristelle, centering her life around him until it becomes difficult for her to distinguish right from wrong.

Upon discovering the relationship, the elders in Kristelle's life step in to re-educate her on how to make the most out of a bad situation, but she believes the advice is distasteful. Being pulled in every direction has made her bitter and resentful; it's hard to be true to herself when she's lost sight of who she's meant to be, so she's determined to figure out her life's purpose.

She has no other choice. Not when another innocent life is on the line.

Fall Out is a gripping, coming-of-age Jamaican novel where a naïve teen explores healing through complicated emotions and challenges the bonds formed by a fractured family.