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Eastern Kentucky University

The Highlands

Abstract

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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.

Degree

thesis:*
Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
English and Theatre
Year
2024

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Howard, Eric

Subjects

dc:subject × 2

Identifiers

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Repository record dc:identifier
https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/840
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:encompass.eku.edu:etd-1838

Chain of custody

source
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Eastern Kentucky University
Base URL
encompass.eku.edu/do/oai/
Last updated
2026-07-24
Source record
OAI-PMH GetRecord
citation

Howard, Eric. The Highlands. 2024. https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/840