Chasing a Reason

by Craig Hole

Rich thought he knew his brother. Then he found the journal.

Mitch was popular, talented, and the one person Rich could count on. His suicide leaves Rich grieving in a house full of silence, facing a school where being Mitch’s little brother no longer offers protection.

Hidden in a desk drawer, Mitch’s journal promises the explanation Rich desperately needs. But its pages reveal a secret life of anger, obsession, and violence. The brother he loved believed he was making the world a better place. The things he did tell a different story.

Rich knows he should stop reading. Instead, he keeps finding reasons to turn the page—and excuses for what he finds there. As Mitch’s words begin to shape his own choices, understanding his brother may cost him more than he can imagine.

How far can you follow someone before you lose yourself?

238 pages, Paperback

Published October 6, 2024

About the author

Living in Toronto I have been writing and telling stories for as long as I can remember. One day I would love to have my stories support me, but as long as they bring enjoyment to someone I am happy. I write because I love words, I love to read and I live for stories. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s English program I have been immersed in literature and strive to make an impact on the world of words, no matter how small it may be.