First published 2013
When a nephew's prank goes awry, two distant Burgess brothers—one a high-powered New York lawyer, the other a small-town public defender—must confront the devastating accident that tore their family apart decades ago. As they delve into the painful memories and deceptions that have shaped their lives, the brothers must find the courage to forgive, forget, and forge a new path forward. At its core, this is a story about the enduring power of family to both damage and heal.
Genres: literary-fiction, american-fiction, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, redemption
Setting: New York
Period: 21st-century
320 pages · Hardcover · Random House