"A straw man hung above my door like a ward of protection. Really it was a lure to charm my dead husband back. But it, like my other delusions and lies, drew lightning."

Ten years after the death of her husband, Rosa struggles to move on and takes solace in rituals and superstition. Sol, a young fisherman, braves the sea to prove himself to an absent father. As a storm rips through the small community, disaster lays bare old secrets. Rosa and Sol’s lives tangle in tragic circumstances, forcing them to face the truth about themselves and the ones they loved.

Straw Gods is the debut novella-in-flash from Tom O’Brien, a heart-wrenching drama both moving and exhilarating, perceptively exploring the effects of grief and the lasting bonds of family and friendship.

Reviews

Straw Gods is a lyrical, fierce exploration of the dance of grief. O’Brien brings psychological depth to the characters with his understanding of the tricks of heart and minds that carry those who suffer. The beautiful writing will sweep you along the ebb and flow of pain, regret, yearning and ultimately self-knowledge. Unmissable.
—Stephanie Carty, Three Sisters of Stone

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