Simple

by Jason R. Cash

Kevin Lloyd is thirty-four years old, a man with Down Syndrome who has lived his whole life under the steady care of his mother. Their house is all he has ever known, and the neighborhood around it has always been more than streets and porches—it’s been a family of its own.
By day, Kevin works at the local grocery store, stocking shelves and keeping to the rhythms that make him feel safe. But safety shatters the night his mother doesn’t come to pick him up. The car never pulls in. The door never opens.
In the hours and days that follow, grief takes root, and with it, suspicion. Kevin finds himself stumbling through a world where nothing feels certain, where whispers travel faster than truth, and where even a familiar street can feel like a stranger’s.
Take the journey with Kevin as he searches for answers about what happened to his mother. Along the way, you’ll discover what his neighbors never truly saw: that sometimes the people labeled the simplest carry the sharpest eyes—and the heaviest truths

139 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 21, 2019

About the author

Jason R. Cash was born in Anniston, Alabama, and grew up with a love for storytelling that followed him throughout his life. In 2016, he and his wife Lori moved to the Gulf Coast, where the laid-back lifestyle, close-knit communities, and endless inspiration from the water and people around him began to shape not only his career but also his writing. Jason is the proud father of three adult children and “Paw Paw” to three wonderful grandchildren who bring joy and laughter into his life. Family has always been at the heart of everything he does, and that sense of connection, loyalty, and perseverance often shines through in his stories.
His novels range from the tender and heartfelt—like Simple, a story of innocence and resilience—to gripping suspense and action, as seen in Escape, Neighbor, General Population, and the Darkness series. His writing style blends vivid description and down-to-earth realism with a touch of haunting atmosphere, inviting readers to step into worlds where ordinary people face extraordinary circumstances.
When Jason isn’t writing, he and Lori run a successful real estate business on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Together, they enjoy helping families find their place in a region that has become their own beloved home. Whether on the page or in person, Jason’s greatest passion is sharing stories—about houses, about people, and about life on the Gulf Coast