Vanishing Monuments

In this poignant debut novel by John Elizabeth Stintzi, nonbinary photographer Alani Baum returns to their estranged mother, who now suffers from advanced dementia. After receiving worrying news from a doctor, Alani finds themselves back in their mother's empty home, grappling with painful memories and the inevitability of loss. As they confront the remnants of their past, the narrative powerfully explores themes of grief, memory, and the complexities of closure in the face of a loved one's decline.