The Fall of Faith (physical books)

Reader Ratings:

4.5 Stars (48 ratings / 21 reviews) on Amazon
4.2 Stars (21 ratings / 18 reviews) on Goodreads

Awards:

• 2023 American Fiction Awards Finalist
• 2023 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist
• 2023 Thorpe Menn Literary Excellence Award Finalist

Media Reviews:

“This small-town crime thriller presents an interesting premise with a sardonic tone, discomforting encounters, and a fresh twist….”
– The BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly

“Dark, twisted humor punctuates a weirdly gratifying story with brilliant dialogue, unforgettable characters, and several consequential themes. An erratic pace and the stubborn illogic of the scenarios is deliberately disorienting….Yet, even in this baleful ambiance, the author works beauty into tragedy.”
– Indies Today

“Berney’s story is anything but the usual genre read. Its characterization, plot progression, and the detailed, realistic atmosphere of Missouri and Kansas that come alive under Berney’s hand lead readers into realms which are entirely unpredictable….”
– Midwest Book Review

“Dark and addictive…Berney delivers a fine blend of thriller, beguiling romance, mayhem, and human drama in his latest novel….The overarching plot and absorbing narrative voice make this an intriguingly immersive read. Heartbreaking and satisfying at once.”
– The Prairies Book Review