Long Island Compromise

In 1980, Carl Fletcher, a wealthy businessman, is kidnapped from his driveway in a well-to-do neighbourhood of Long Island. He endures brutal treatment before being released back to his family, but the scars of the ordeal are indelible. Despite this, Carl, along with his wife and three children, strive to resume their place within the American dream, maintaining their affluent lifestyle and outwardly appearing to have moved on from the trauma.

However, nearly forty years later, the passing of Carl's mother triggers a cascade of revelations. It becomes clear that Carl has been relentlessly seeking closure for the kidnapping incident for decades, an endeavour shrouded in secrecy from his loved ones. The family is forced to confront the stark reality that the wealth they believed would protect them was an illusion, incapable of providing the safety they so desperately sought.

Long Island Compromise spans generations, exploring the intricate web of history, tradition, and identity that defines American Jewish life. Through its multi-faceted narrative, the novel delves into timeless questions surrounding wealth, trauma, and the elusive American soul, weaving a richly textured tapestry that resonates with contemporary societal issues.