Luna, Phoenix, Queen

Luna, Phoenix, Queen is a richly layered novel that explores themes of infidelity, storytelling, and identity through the intertwined lives of university professors Dava and Barr Pennington. As Dava battles early-onset Alzheimer’s and writes a novel about domestic violence, her husband’s theft and reimagining of her work set off a powerful chain of revelations and emotional conflict. Spanning four decades and diverse perspectives, the story delves into the complexities of love, betrayal, and the human desire to create meaning amid vulnerability and loss.