Starlight and Moonshine A Novel
Starlight and Moonshine A Novel by Joseph O’Malley, published by Delphinium Books, Incorporated on September 9, 2025, is a poignant exploration of family dynamics set in early 1980s Detroit. This 224-page novel delves into the aftermath of the drunk driving death of Hannah Fallon, an alcoholic mother, as her family navigates the complex emotions of love, grief, and regret that linger in the wake of her passing.
The narrative unfolds in reverse, beginning a year after Hannah’s death, and presents the perspectives of various family members as they confront their shared memories and struggles. Through a blend of humor and intensity, the story captures the challenges of maintaining familial bonds amidst the turmoil of loss. Themes of psychological complexity and the intricacies of family life are woven throughout, offering readers a reflective look at the impact of tragedy on relationships, particularly among siblings during significant holidays.
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In early 1980s Detroit, during the year following the drunk driving death of their alcoholic mother, a chorus of family voices grapple with haunting memories of the joys, regrets and the strains of love that will reverberate throughout all of their lives.
During a Detroit winter’s final snowfall in 1980, feeling fine after a few too many drinks, Hannah Fallon crashes her car through a cyclone fence and into an elm tree, leaving behind a messy wake of love and grief through which her family must wade in the year following her death. The story of the Fallon family, told in retrograde beginning a year out from Hannah’s death through the family members’ varying viewpoints, explores the humor, love, and rancor of a family grappling to keep their tight-knit bonds from unraveling. This elegy of family life under siege, written with Cheeveresque wit, clarity, and intensity, fulfills the promise of a long-awaited first novel.
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