The Catharsis

About the Book

Josh Saville arrives back in the town of his birth a tortured soul, with memories of a bitter feud with his parents and a sister gone too soon etched into his consciousness. As he pieces his life back together, he rekindles old friendships and redevelops his sense of ‘turangawaewae’. But with the nagging sore that is the relationship with his parents and a heart that still grieves for his sister, Josh remains disturbed. Especially when he uncovers one thing about her that no one knows. What will be revealed to him as he delves deeper? Can he redeem himself in his parents’ eyes? Will his wounds be healed?

About the Author

Michael Sommerville is from New Zealand and works as a teacher in the United Arab Emirates. He spends most holiday time in Italy. He is married to Arnna and they have three grown up children, Mollie, Abbie and Elliot. This is his first book.