FALL
by Timothy Hargreaves
Fall is a coming-of-age story set in a near future where the systems of the modern world have begun to collapse.
On the island of Talem in the Pacific Northwest, the last ferry departs. Cut off from the mainland, the islanders must decide how they will survive—and who they will become.
As unsettling transmissions arrive from the outside world and tensions rise with a neighboring island, the fragile balance of their community is tested.
Fall what do we become when the world we knew disappears—not all at once, but a piece at a time?
What readers are saying
“When the world collapses piece by piece, who will we become? Fall delivers a thoughtful and gripping coming-of-age story set in a near-future world slowly unraveling at the seams. On the isolated island of Talem, the last ferry’s departure serves as a powerful symbol: once connected to the world, now cut off and on their own. What makes this book stand out is its focus on community dynamics and human resilience rather than nonstop action. As unsettling transmissions arrive from the outside and tensions flare with a neighboring island, the story thoughtfully explores how fear, hope, conflict, and courage shape the characters and their choices under pressure. The narrative raises compelling questions: How do we forge identity when the structures we depend on fall away? How far will people go to protect what they love? And perhaps most importantly—who do we choose to be when survival becomes personal? If you enjoy dystopian fiction with emotional depth, complex character evolution, and an intimate look at community under strain, Fall is a compelling and resonant read.”
— Goodreads Review
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