This Impossible Brightness: A Novel by Jessica Bryant Klagmann

In Jessica Bryant Klagmann's haunting debut, Alma Hughes seeks solace on a remote North Atlantic island after her fiancé's mysterious disappearance. In the enigmatic town of Violette, where rumors circulate about messages broadcast through a radio tower, Alma confronts both community secrets and the island's peculiar mysteries.

When a storm strikes and lightning hits the tower, Alma becomes entangled in the aftermath, marked by the sea's ominous rise. As the island faces existential threats, recent deaths and lost memories haunt the community. Alma, uniquely connected to the departed, emerges as their potential savior.

The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a doomed island, echoing with the ghosts of the past. Alma grapples with grief, searching for meaning in her future while confronting her own tragic loss. In the face of the island's impending demise, she becomes a beacon of hope, bridging the realms of the living and the departed.

Klagmann weaves a tale of resilience, exploration, and the transformative power of hope in the face of loss. Alma's journey on the island becomes a poignant exploration of human connection, grief, and the enduring strength found in unexpected places.