Celebrated author J.G. MacLeod is honoured to share her first page-turner with readers. J.G. MacLeod's close friends, family, and of course, her editor, know how much work was put into getting this book ready for release. She is excited to finally share Abalone with a wider audience and hopes you enjoy it. This novel began as a series of vignettes written over a period of two years and was then left untouched for another twelve years. Finishing this story was a labour of love and determination, pieced together with the voices of countless women Ms. MacLeod met over a period of more than two decades. This work honours their stories of courage.

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Liz is a quiet, but insightful woman of eighteen who is in her final year of high school. Forced into a life of introversion, Liz escapes her broken home life through her dreams of leaving Abalone Lake, her small home town. Enter James Macewan, an older misfit with his own demons, and a desperate need to be loved. Liz soon finds herself entangled in a relationship that is both passionate and abusive. Abalone is a story of first love, violence, and renewal, and the ways in which human beings tolerate, adapt, and heroically transform during periods of extreme trauma.

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*The domestic violence described in this novel can be graphic and triggering for some. The author believes that the overall message is too important not to share, however, but understands if some readers are emotionally impacted by the scenes in this book. Please seek professional assistance should you find yourself triggered in any way.* (18+ advised.)