Eric Puchner Books in Order

Nine stories follow outsiders trying to find their place in mainstream America. Through the experiences of children, adults, immigrants, and tourists, Eric Puchner explores the awkward encounters and private longings that shape identity and belonging.

Warren Ziller hides a disastrous property investment while his wife and children pursue their own troubled lives in 1980s California. When tragedy forces them into an abandoned desert development, the family must confront blame, failure, and forgiveness.

Family life turns strange, funny, and painful in stories ranging from childhood fears to broken adult relationships. Eric Puchner follows parents, children, and outsiders whose ordinary attempts to connect are unsettled by grief, misunderstanding, and unexpected circumstances.

Preparing for her Montana wedding, Cece grows close to the troubled college friend chosen to officiate. Her uncertainty sets three lives on a different course, with consequences that extend across decades and into the next generation.