Recent Release, "Tristan the Abandoned," from Hawes & Jenkins Author Norman Goede, Explores a Teenager's Struggle After His Parents Abandon Him with Cryptic Instructions

Bangor, WI, September 22, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Norman Goede has completed a new novel that captures the raw vulnerability of adolescence in crisis. "Tristan the Abandoned" follows a sixteen-year-old who wakes to find a letter from his parents explaining nothing except that they had to flee from their past: leaving him to fend for himself in a world suddenly devoid of safety and answers. The discovery shatters his world, forcing him into an unexpected independence that tests both his resilience and his will to survive.

Goede draws from his deep appreciation of contemporary storytelling to craft a narrative that resonates with authenticity. His experience writing young-adult fiction across multiple genres—fantasy, science fiction, and contemporary drama—informs every page of this emotionally complex work. The author's ability to weave character development into suspenseful circumstances shines throughout, creating a story that feels both intimate and urgent.

"Tristan the Abandoned" explores the crushing weight of abandonment and the impossible choices that define coming of age. As Tristan battles insomnia-fueled nights wandering through dangerous streets, he faces an equally turbulent internal conflict: whether confessing his feelings to his longtime friend Addie will deepen their bond or shatter the fragile support system he desperately needs. When a mysterious letter offers the first real clue about his parents' disappearance, Tristan discovers that the truth carries consequences far darker than he imagined. Readers will confront the stakes of his ultimate decision; whether reclaiming his family is worth sacrificing everything else.

"Through Tristan's journey, I wanted to explore how young people navigate impossible circumstances with limited resources and overwhelming uncertainty," said Goede. "His story asks whether we're defined by abandonment or by how we choose to rebuild our lives in its wake."

Published by Hawes & Jenkins, Norman Goede's stirring work speaks to anyone who has faced abandonment or uncertainty. This novel transforms pain into purpose, showing readers that survival can become the foundation for something greater.

Readers who wish to experience this compelling work can purchase "Tristan the Abandoned" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

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