Caroline's death two years ago fractured the relationship between her husband, Mitch, and their daughter, Bea. Bea left home shortly afterward for college and then married. Unexpected circumstances bring Bea, her husband Jeremy, and their cat Steve back to her childhood home. While Mitch hopes to mend their relationship, there are problems. Mitch wasn't brought up to live with an indoor animal. Steve is an indoor cat. Mitch doesn't think much of his unemployed son-in-law and the feeling might be mutual. There is something wrong with Mitch's mother and if all this isn't enough, Bea is pregnant. Is there any way this family can find their way back to each other?
At its heart, A FLICKER OF LIGHT by Katie Powner deals with transitions. Katie Powner provides a rich exploration and a sensitive portrayal of a family that is hurting. The narrative follows the characters as they struggle to come to grips with their loss and how to adjust to their new future. Conflict exists and one character harbors a shocking secret. The author skillfully manages multiple points of view to tell the stories.
Katie Powner is a tremendously gifted storyteller. This is a wonderfully readable novel about the power of family and community. Highly recommended.
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