The Highlands
Date of Award
2024
Degree Type
Closed Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
English and Theatre
First Advisor
R. Dean Johnson
Second Advisor
Julie Hensley
Third Advisor
Nancy Jensen
Abstract
The Highlands is a novel that follows the professional relationship between Detective Chase Tonne, a detective at the LMPD, and Dr. Doug Peet, a psychiatrist and fiction writer working in the Highlands neighborhood in Louisville. While struggling with addiction issues stemming from traumatic loss, Detective Tonne must undergo a psychological evaluation to retain his job at his own expense after a long suspension. As the check-ins with Dr. Peet come and go throughout Detective Tonne’s career, Dr. Peet’s own losses come into and out of focus. The boundaries of their relationship are tested throughout periods of Chase’s own life in which he struggles with his addictions, friends, co-workers, romantic partners, and his own sexuality.
Recommended Citation
Howard, Eric, "The Highlands" (2024). Online Theses and Dissertations. 840.
https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/840
