Russ Williamson

Set in 1870s Oregon, an obsessive carpenter relocates his pregnant wife and young daughter to an isolated land with the promise of a better life, but instead is plagued by grief and paranoia.

Desperate to find the man of her dreams, sweet and plain Ava tries a last ditch effort, speed dating. But the absurd cast of characters she encounters makes her wonder if being single is not so bad after all.