In the wake of a schizophrenia diagnosis, 24-year-old Reese Findley loses everything-his job, apartment, friends, and independence. His new life revolves around intense parental supervision, therapy, and the gut-wrenching reality that no one seems to understand or tolerate his illness.
Tensions explode when his neighbor is mysteriously found dead and Reese lacks an alibi. He gains unlikely allies in the investigation, but struggles to rise above the fear that he may be the monster everyone believes him to be.
What ensues is a sobering and jaw-dropping testament to finding beauty in the face of prejudice.
For His Heartbeat, a Drumline will appeal to readers from all backgrounds. It is told from a deeply human perspective - albeit, a perspective of someone with a unique set of challenges. Different narratives dance around each other as characters describe their perspective of a story they unwillingly became attached to. The result is a testament to our shared humanity, the stubborn triumph of our spirit, and the heart-breaking consequences of societal prejudice.