How the Fish Rots

Some families look whole on the outside - until the truth begins to rise.

Ciara is a gifted woman balancing marriage, motherhood, and the quiet expectations placed upon her by faith, family, and legacy. To those around her, she appears strong, capable, and deeply rooted. But beneath the surface, hidden wounds and long-buried secrets begin to fracture the life she has worked tirelessly to hold together.

As emotional strain collides with the pressures of leadership and love, Ciara is forced to confront an unsettling question: What happens when the very foundation you trust begins to unravel?

Set within the layered world of faith-centered family life, How the Fish Rots is a powerful modern-day parable exploring the weight of leadership, the cost of silence, and the courage required to face the truth. With emotional depth and spiritual resonance, Gabbie McGee delivers a story of awakening, healing, and the strength it takes to rebuild when everything you believed feels uncertain.

Perfect for readers who appreciate reflective, conversation-worthy fiction, this debut novel will stay with you long after the final page.