First published 2009
In the sleepy town of Thebes, the sudden reappearance of the Virgin Mary sparks a flurry of religious fervor. Amidst the frenzy, a cast of quirky characters navigate their own personal crises, from a disgraced priest seeking redemption to a young woman haunted by her past. As the town descends into mayhem, the search for the true nature of faith and the meaning of community takes center stage. Maguire's sharp wit and keen eye for the absurd collide in this riotous tale of the sacred and the profane.
Genres: fiction, satire, literary-fiction, contemporary, magical-realism, 21st-century
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family
Setting: New York (State), Thebes
Period: 21st-century
416 pages · Paperback · Headline Review