By any account, Walter Harris seemed an unremarkable man -- his own opinion was that "he was generally ignored and overlooked by the general and particular population." So when he opened fire on the congregation of the church, many assumed it to be a random act of violence, perpetuated by someone who was either crazy or evil -- few really knew Walter Harris. In his novel, author Robert McComb (Musings) creates a tale of lives intertwined and torn apart by one act of a lonely, misunderstood, man. There"s Elizabeth, "casually befriended but little noticed;" Sally, who became a widow due to the shooting; Josh, Walter"s much more successful older brother; Walter"s wife and stepdaughter; and, of course, Walter himself. McComb"s evocative descriptions and recognizable characters make his novel a book that is at once compelling and heartrending. His skillful storytelling and his interconnection of disparate characters will engage you and draw you into Walter"s dismal and dysfunctional world.