Other Fires: A Novel

When Phil is injured in a fire and diagnosed with Capgras delusion, Joss' marriage is further strained. She must decide what she wants for her family and navigate family secrets and a complicated distraction named Adam.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 04 January 2021
Publisher: She Writes Press

When Phil, Joss's husband, is tragically injured in a devastating fire and diagnosed with Capgras delusion—a misidentification syndrome in which a person becomes convinced that a loved one has been replaced by an identical imposter—their already rocky marriage suffers a further blow. Joss finds herself grappling with the overwhelming challenge of saving her marriage, as her husband no longer recognizes her. As if this weren't enough, family secrets begin to emerge, challenging everything she thought she knew about her own family.

Adding to Joss's already complex situation are the responsibilities of being a mother to two young daughters, a looming book deadline, and the temptation of an attractive but complicated distraction named Adam. With so much on her plate, Joss must navigate through a maze of emotions and decisions, trying to determine what she truly wants for her family and what family even means in the face of these unforeseen challenges.

The story explores the depths of love, loss, and resilience as Joss battles to hold onto her marriage and her sense of self amidst the chaos. It is a poignant portrayal of the complexities of relationships and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Through her struggles, Joss learns to confront her own demons and find hope for a brighter future for herself and her family.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 139 x 215 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781631527739