A Grieving Man is the quintessential San Francisco novel. Mark Espinoza is a trolley driver for the 'F' Line, which travels up and down Market Street, from Castro to Fishermans Wharf and back. When his wife, Laura, suddenly dies of a massive brain aneurysm, he must face the emotional pain of her loss and death; a dark journey that eventually leads him to understand that Laura's love will always be with him and surround him. 2025 Finalist at the American Writing Awards. Cover photograph by Waide Riddle. Cover art by Jorge Velasquez. Cover model Jay Krymis.