Harvest

<p><em>Harvest </em>is the thrilling follow-up to Richard Scharine's debut collection <em>The Past We Step Into</em> published by Atmosphere Books. This gripping book of six short stories takes readers on a journey through time and place exploring the complexities of growing up in dangerous and unpredictable circumstances.</p><p><br></p><p>From the Wisconsin farms of Scharine's youth to the vivid hallucinations of his own cancer experience each story is set in a locale that the author knows intimately. Three stories are set in the picturesque landscape of Utah where diverse characters meet unique challenges: a Mormon matron deals with a series of memories a failing Triple A baseball player faces a questionable future and a present-day outcast contemplates his fate in front of Topaz the World War II Japanese internment camp.</p><p><br></p><p>These thought-provoking stories carry a stark warning - growing up doesn't always lead to survival. Be prepared for moments of tension and heart-stopping suspense as you join Richard Scharine on his captivating exploration of what it means to grow up in America.</p><p><br></p>