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Avalon, Rise by Madeline ffitch is a literary novel set in the Appalachian town of Avalon, Ohio. The story follows a diverse group of local residents whose lives intersect through friendship, family, community activism, addiction, and social tensions. At the center are lifelong friends Woody and Leroi, whose lives take increasingly different paths as they enter adulthood.

Woody, struggling with opioid addiction, discovers an antique Vandercook No. 4 letterpress and begins creating printed materials. He is hired by Stasia, a newcomer whose connection to a white nationalist organization brings new conflict to the community. Meanwhile, Leroi becomes involved with a local collective and works with people committed to helping others in Avalon.

The novel moves among the perspectives of numerous residents, including librarian and longtime activist Eloise, social worker Sharon, young mother Emma, and others. When political tensions spill into everyday community life, friendships and alliances are tested. Through this ensemble cast, ffitch explores small-town life, community, personal struggles, collective action, and the ways ordinary people respond when their community becomes divided.