The Chasm Between Us - Anderson Campbell

Getting back out there could mean consequences, both good and ugly. I've seen ugly. But on this side of paradise, I've also seen good.

Loss is no stranger to Sam Cardiff, having lost his grandpa and ex-girlfriend. Now, three years later as a med student, he's confident life is getting back on the right track-until his cat is the victim of a hit and run. Haunted by shame and memories of bad decisions, Sam finds himself in a numbing downward spiral of drinking.

Amidst his grief, he meets optimistic, down-to-earth surfer Gracie Goldstone, and a spark ignites. As they grow closer, Sam learns her past isn't as bright as he imagined. Gracie's has seen beauty but is also raw - as is the shocking truth Sam discovers about them both, forcing him to the edge of faith. He's back in a bad place, but this time it's much darker. To overcome, he will have to embrace what it means to love and be loved.

Set in Melbourne, this contemporary novel is Campbell Anderson's debut and deals with themes of grief, mental illness, the supernatural, Christian faith, family and relationships.