A SUMMER FOR MOTHS

 

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Description

 

A lyrical, high-stakes romance thriller inspired by The Great Gatsby

 

A Summer for Moths is the ballad of Booth Baker, working musician and songwriter hiding out in the guise of a handyman and terrorized by the death in high school that forced him to flee his hometown.

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When Booth receives the call from his estranged brother with a summer job offer helping maintain rental properties in Connecticut, he’s thrust into the secret world of the “Gold Coast.” There he meets Abby Evers – beautiful, transfixing, and haunted by her own demons. His desire brings him, moth-like, closer to the flames. Soon, Booth is caught in a web woven much tighter than he could’ve imagined. And when he discovers the truth behind Abby’s husband and his business partners’ dealings, he’s forced to place everything on the line: the chance to reconcile his past, his and Abby’s life in the present, and their chance at a future together.

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ADVANCED Reviews

 

​"A MASTERPIECE! Rivers's descriptions...the beautiful lyricism of his language...and his exposé on the the sins of our 21st-Century billionaire elite class all work together to bring this story sharply into the present day. I can't think of anything I didn't love about this book." – Carole Stivers, author of The Mother Code, optioned by Dreamworks Studios for production

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“If you've ever wished Barbara Kingsolver wrote a Bourne film, this is your novel.  From the opening pages, where you learn the protagonist was named after Lincoln's assassin, you're off on a wild ride. A Summer for Moths is filled with lovable and problematic characters, sharp and funny dialogue, and a tenderness at its core. I can't wait for the soundtrack.”  – Rebecca Handler, author of Edie Richter Is Not Alone and MacDowell Fellow

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“Lyrical, suspenseful and deeply atmospheric, A Summer for Moths is a gripping novel of guilt, obsession, redemption and the seductive beauty of getting too close to the flame.” – Simon Petherick, acclaimed author of Like Fire Unbound

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“This slim novel packs a huge punch. It encompasses so much in a short period of time. It is about trauma and love, and how one can influence the other. Is it beautifully written, and I flew through it, feeling all the emotions.”

– Nichole  T. (Librarian and Goodreads reviewer)

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“If you enjoy character-driven stories with rich descriptions, meaningful themes, and a touch of mystery, I highly recommend A Summer for Moths. It's a beautifully written novel that reminds us of the power of healing, friendship, and embracing life's unexpected changes. Definitely a five-star read!"

– Gina P. (Book club member and Amazon reviewer)