Cathleen Maza

Stress Fractures Cathleen Maza

Everyone cracks under pressure, but what's the breaking point? Fiction author Cathleen Maza explores the triumphs and tragedies of life, loss, and love in this beautiful eighteen story collection. For instance, in the short story "Mortal Remains", a distinctly different pair of siblings find themselves both transformed by a shared loss. In a more experimental voice, "Self-Evaluation" explores the consequences of a lifetime spent in emotional turmoil. And the tragic "Missing Michael" depicts a family forced to cope with unexpected grief. These stories (plus 15 more) remind us all of what it is to be human and linger in the heart long after the final page has been read.