دانلود کتاب The Trouble Up North 2025

The Trouble Up North by Travis Mulhauser is a gripping family saga set in Northern Michigan, where the Sawbrook family has long lived off the land through smuggling and bootlegging. Now, their legacy is threatened by rising property taxes and the encroachment of tourism. Patriarch Edward is dying, and his wife Rhoda is disillusioned with their three adult children: Lucy, a park ranger protecting land against her mother’s wishes; Buckner, an alcoholic veteran; and Jewell, a gambler and bartender. When Jewell agrees to commit arson for an insurance payout, she unwittingly ignites a series of events that jeopardize the family’s future.

As the Sawbrooks confront the consequences of their actions, they must navigate the tension between their criminal past and the changing world around them. Mulhauser weaves a tale of familial bonds, personal redemption, and the struggle to preserve a way of life in the face of inevitable change. The novel explores themes of loyalty, legacy, and the complexities of family dynamics in a rapidly evolving landscape¹.