This Impossible Brightness A Novel By Jessica Bryant Klagmann

In Jessica Bryant Klagmann's debut novel, a grieving Alma Hughes seeks solace on a remote island in the North Atlantic following the mysterious disappearance of her fiancé. Settling in the enigmatic town of Violette, Alma hopes to find healing for herself and her ailing dog. However, she soon discovers that Violette holds its own mysteries, with townsfolk claiming that a radio tower broadcasts messages through various mediums, including home appliances and dreams.

When a deadly storm strikes the island and lightning hits the tower, Alma finds herself entangled in the aftermath, where the sea threatens to consume the town and its memories of the recently departed. With a unique connection to the lost, Alma becomes instrumental in helping the community move forward, but she must first confront her own tragic loss.

Amidst the haunting echoes of the departed, Alma embarks on a journey to find meaning in her future and discovers the transformative power of hope amidst despair. "The Radiant Sea" explores themes of grief, perseverance, and the resilience of the human spirit against the backdrop of a mysterious and doomed island community.