In a spellbinding narrative of identity and deception, 'Schroder' dives into the twisting odyssey of Erik Schroder, an East German immigrant who reinvents himself as Eric Kennedy, hoping the charade will enable a seamless blending into American society. Decades later, amidst a bitter custody battle, the unraveling of his constructed life reaches a tipping point when he kidnaps his six-year-old daughter, Meadow. What follows is a poignant seven-day journey through New England, leading to introspection and life-altering realizations for Erik. Written from the vantage point of a correctional facility, Erik's account is a confession and exploration of significant life events, examining his painful childhood separation from his mother, his father's stoic presence during their escape to America, a faltering romance doomed by secrets, and his most intimate moments of joy and despair as a profoundly flawed, yet deeply loving father. 'Schroder' is Amity Gaige's exploration of our layered identities and the desperate lengths one man goes to for the sake of love and belonging.