Second Lives

"Second Lives," by Walter Scott Prize-winning author of Hungry Ghosts, follows Lenore, a woman who has become estranged from herself and others while living in isolation. Under her online therapist’s guidance, she begins writing daily letters, which help her explore her past and find a new sense of purpose—completing a challenging video game left behind by her teenage son. This lyrical, powerful novel explores themes of grief, survival, and human connection in the aftermath of loss.