Local Author Publishes First Novel: The Friend by Rory Major

A fresh literary voice has emerged from our community as local author Rory Major publishes his debut novel, The Friend. This thought-provoking fiction piece, spanning approximately 80,000 words, presents a striking social critique—imagining how the existential musings of Camus might have evolved in the age of social media.

At its heart, The Friend follows Wally, a man who prefers solitude, losing himself in the vast landscapes around his small village and the even more expansive world within his own mind. His routine is disrupted when he meets the enigmatic Cameron, whose charm and sociability pull Wally from his deep introspection into the bustling world of friendships and village gossip. But as Wally finds himself drawn into this newfound companionship, the novel poses a compelling question—does connection enrich our identity, or does it risk erasing who we truly are?

With themes of isolation, belonging, and the ever-evolving nature of human relationships, The Friend is a novel that will resonate with readers who have ever felt the push and pull between solitude and society.

Rory Major’s debut is available now on Amazon. Pick up your copy here: The Friend by Rory Major.