Family Ties

The next 24 hours may be the most important in Sascha Meyer’s life. Returning with his husband and their twin boys to the village of his youth to bury his mother, he’ll confront more than feelings of grief and loss at her funeral. His strained relationship with his brother Mike, who is struggling in his own marriage, and the far-reaching influence of his late parents can't be ignored any longer. While he finds his way as a husband, brother, and father, Sascha must uncover the courage to challenge the demons of his youth, while Mike must fight for his marriage. But what of Dan’s own secrets? Will they threaten to unravel the already fragile bond of Sascha’s growing family?



Hans Hirschi’s FAMILY TIES tackles the issues of non-traditional relationships, monogamy, parenthood, and family -- the family we’re born into, and the family we choose to build. The intimate history weaved into the narrative brings the high stakes sharply into focus, allowing the reader to identify strongly with his rich characters and the complicated twisting road that has brought them to this critical point in their lives.

Rik McNeil Bollman - WEBL / WUMY Memphis