Rise of Light: A Novel

A powerful novel about the expectations of family—and the risks and liberation of defying them—by the Washington Post bestselling author of One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow. In Rexburg, Idaho, aspiring artist Aran Rigby, his younger sister Tamsin, and their two brothers are locked in orbit around their emotionally abusive father, Gad. When Linda Duff, an outsider from Seattle, arrives in town, she falls in love with Aran and becomes privy to a secret that could dismantle everything everyone holds dear. Linda becomes an unwitting catalyst for the upheaval of Gad's oppression, and it's time for them all to break free of the past and find a new way forward.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 428 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2021
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

A novel that delves into the complex dynamics of family expectations and the exhilarating freedom of defying them, written by the acclaimed Washington Post bestselling author of One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow. Set in the picturesque town of Rexburg, Idaho, in 1975, the story revolves around aspiring artist Aran Rigby, his younger sister Tamsin, and their two brothers. Their father, Gad, is an emotionally abusive man who finds solace in controlling the lives of others. However, Aran and Tamsin unite in their rebellion against their father, driven by their shared understanding and dreams that extend beyond the confines of their small town.

Enter Linda Duff, an outsider from Seattle who arrives in Rexburg with the hope of starting a new life free from the bitter memories of her childhood. She is immediately drawn to Aran, in part due to his exceptional talent. But as their love blossoms, Linda becomes entangled in a family that is more damaged than the one she left behind. She also discovers a secret that Aran and Tamsin share, one that has the potential to upend everything that everyone values.

As Linda disrupts the delicate balance within the Rigby home, she becomes an unwitting catalyst for the upheaval of Gad's oppression. It is now time for them all to break free from the past, confront the unforgivable, and forge a new path forward, regardless of the cost. The novel explores the themes of resilience, forgiveness, and the power of love to heal wounds and pave the way for a brighter future.

Weight: 434g
Dimension: 140 x 209 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542017954