Miracle Creek A Novel
Miracle Creek by Angie Kim, published by Picador on April 7, 2020, is a reprint edition comprising 384 pages in English. This novel explores the intricate dynamics of a small Virginia town where a hyperbaric treatment center becomes the focal point of a tragic explosion that results in two deaths. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into the lives of the characters connected to the center, revealing their secrets and the lengths they will go to protect their families amidst the chaos.
Readers will find a compelling blend of legal drama and personal conflict as the story shifts through various perspectives, examining themes of community, prejudice, and the challenges faced by immigrant families. The tension escalates as alliances shift and evidence is gathered, raising questions about responsibility and truth. Miracle Creek intricately weaves together the complexities of parenting children with special needs and the moral dilemmas that arise in the face of tragedy, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in literary thrillers and contemporary issues.
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Winner of the Edgar Award for Best First Novel
A Time Best Mystery and Thriller Book of All Time
The “gripping… page-turner” (Time) hitting all the best of summer reading lists, Miracle Creek is perfect for book clubs and fans of Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng
How far will you go to protect your family? Will you keep their secrets? Ignore their lies?
In a small town in Virginia, a group of people know each other because they’re part of a special treatment center, a hyperbaric chamber that may cure a range of conditions from infertility to autism. But then the chamber explodes, two people die, and it’s clear the explosion wasn’t an accident.
A powerful showdown unfolds as the story moves across characters who are all maybe keeping secrets, hiding betrayals. Chapter by chapter, we shift alliances and gather evidence: Was it the careless mother of a patient? Was it the owners, hoping to cash in on a big insurance payment and send their daughter to college? Could it have been a protester, trying to prove the treatment isn’t safe?
“A stunning debut about parents, children and the unwavering hope of a better life, even when all hope seems lost” (Washington Post), Miracle Creek uncovers the worst prejudice and best intentions, tense rivalries and the challenges of parenting a child with special needs. It’s “a quick-paced murder mystery that plumbs the power and perils of community” (O Magazine) as it carefully pieces together the tense atmosphere of a courtroom drama and the complexities of life as an immigrant family. Drawing on the author’s own experiences as a Korean-American, former trial lawyer, and mother of a “miracle submarine” patient, this is a novel steeped in suspense and igniting discussion.
Recommended by Erin Morgenstern, Jean Kwok, Jennifer Weiner, Scott Turow, Laura Lippman, and more–Miracle Creek is a brave, moving debut from an unforgettable new voice.
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