A Frenzy of Sparks by Kristin Fields audiobook

A Frenzy of Sparks: A Novel

By Kristin Fields
Read by Nicol Zanzarella

Brilliance Audio 9781542022446

Unabridged

Format : CD (In Stock)
  • 1 Format: CD

  • ISBN: 9781713518228

Runtime: 9.15 Hours
Category: Fiction
Audience: Adult
Language: English
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Summary

Summary

From the author of A Lily in the Light comes a poignant story of innocence lost and what it means to grow up too fast.

It’s 1965, and thirteen-year-old Gia, along with her older brother and cousins, are desperate to escape their sleepy, tree-lined neighborhood where nothing ever happens. The only thing Gia would miss is the surrounding marsh, where she feels at home among sea birds and salt water.

But when one of Gia’s cousins brings drugs into their neighborhood, it sets off a chain of events that quickly turn dangerous. Everyone will be caught in the ripples, and some may be swept away entirely. Gia is determined to keep herself and her family afloat while the world is turned upside down around her. Can she find a way to hold on to the life she was so eager to leave behind, or will she have to watch it all disappear beneath the marsh forever?

At turns heart-wrenching and hopeful, A Frenzy of Sparks explores a world where survival is the attempt to move forward while leaving pieces of your heart behind.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“A Frenzy of Sparks is a thoughtful exploration of family, heartache, and ultimately, carrying on. Set in the sixties in Queens—a time and place of intense transformation—Kristin Fields deftly tells the heartrending story of what addiction does to a family and exposes the dark underbelly of suburbia. Powerful and poignant—I didn’t want to leave the pages of this masterfully crafted book. —Suzanne Redfearn, bestselling author of In an Instant
A deeply atmospheric novel that will have you turning the pages deep into the night, A Frenzy of Sparks is your next must-read. —Catherine McKenzie, bestselling author of Hidden and I’ll Never Tell
Through the eyes of a naive girl precariously balanced on the brink of womanhood, Fields expertly portrays the brutal and crushing devastation of addiction without ever losing sight of all that is beautiful and good. Profoundly moving and insightful—a book club must-read! —Kerry Anne King, bestselling author of Whisper Me This and Everything You Are
Kristin Fields evokes the rich historical landscape of Queens in the mid-1960s, then bravely sweeps away the mists of nostalgia to reveal the fragile, unforgettable core of her characters and her story. Both quietly powerful and agonizingly beautiful, A Frenzy of Sparks enchants readers into holding an unquestioning belief in a beautiful facade before stripping it away to allow the unvarnished truth to appear. Devastating, haunting, and poignant, this is one book you will not forget. —Amber Cowie, author of Raven Lane
“A lyrical, luminous tale that sticks with the reader long after the last page.” —Rochelle Weinstein, author of This Is Not How It Ends

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Author

Author Bio: Kristin Fields

Author Bio: Kristin Fields

Kristin Fields grew up in Queens, which she likes to think of as a small town next to a big city. Fields studied writing at Hofstra University, where she received the Eugene Schneider Fiction Award. After college, Fields found herself working on a historic farm, teaching high school English, and designing museum education programs. She is currently leading an initiative to bring gardens to New York City public schools. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband.

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Available Formats : CD
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 9.15
Audience: Adult
Language: English

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