Wrestling Sturbridge

In the dead-end town of Sturbridge, Pennsylvania, high school senior Ben grapples with his identity as the second-best 135-pound wrestler, feeling overshadowed by his friend Al, the state champion. Faced with the possibility of a stagnant future mirroring that of his father and other locals, Ben is driven to seek change and purpose in his life, inspired by a wise young woman and an untapped inner strength. Rich Wallace's debut novel offers a compelling exploration of ambition, individuality, and the pressures of small-town life.