Happiness Falls

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When a father goes missing, his family's desperate search forces them to reevaluate everything they know about him and each other. This gripping narrative centers on a biracial Korean-American family in Virginia, whose lives are shattered when the father disappears. Mia, the twenty-year-old daughter, is initially unconcerned when her father and younger brother Eugene don't return from a walk, believing they may have lost their phone or stopped for an errand. However, the situation takes a dark turn when Eugene arrives home alone and bloodied, revealing that their father is missing. With Eugene, who has Angelman syndrome and cannot speak, as the only witness, the family embarks on a tense investigation into his whereabouts. The story unfolds as both a mystery and an emotionally charged exploration of family dynamics, exposing deep-seated secrets that may be linked to the father's disappearance. Rich with unexpected twists and profound themes of love, language, race, and connection, this novel transforms the missing person trope into a unique narrative. The author skillfully weaves a tale that challenges the characters to understand one another on a deeper level, delivering a powerful and original story.