How far would you go to help a child you suspect is being abused?

Witness to what she believes is a little girl being molested, Maxine Reise sees no alternative but to intervene. She overpowers the abuser and whisks the child to safety. In the aftermath of this violent incident, eight-year-old Chloe is too terrified to talk, forcing Maxine to defend her split-second decision. Maxine, Chloe and the people closest to them are plunged into uncertainty as they try to get on with their lives, waiting for the truth to unfold.

Maxine has a job she enjoys, a charming fiancé and a beautiful home in a posh suburb. Yet her encounter with Chloe echoes an experience from her past that continues to haunt her. Plagued by possible assault charges and self-doubt, Maxine visits her hometown to welcome a friend's newborn. Family confrontations and time spent with old friends challenge her to reexamine her "perfect" life, setting her on an unexpected path. Meanwhile, Maxine’s fiancé and Chloe’s family struggle to deal with their own unraveling lives. Told with unexpected humor, Soft Landing explores how each character wrestles with growing up, trusting their instincts and knowing when to let go and move on.

To read the first chapter, click "preview" below.

 

 

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