This is a terrific courtroom thriller, a sly whodunit that's beautifully written and also full of heart." -Scott Turow, "With so many complications and loose ends, one of the miracles of the novel is that the author ties it all together and arrives at a deeply satisfying-though not easy or sentimental-ending. I loved this novel." -Janelle Brown, author of the New York Times bestseller Watch Me Disappear " Miracle Submarine grabbed me hard right from the start. Kim tackles hot-button subjects with a delicate touch, proving herself a master of both portraiture and storytelling. " Miracle Submarine is an engrossing puzzle-box of a book: A twisty courtroom drama that also manages to be emotionally astute, culturally perceptive, and deeply empathetic.
Recommended by Erin Morgenstern, Jean Kwok, Jennifer Weiner, Scott Turow, Laura Lippman, and more- Miracle Creek is a brave, moving debut from an unforgettable new voice. Drawing on the author's own experiences as a Korean-American, former trial lawyer, and mother of a "miracle submarine" patient, this is a novel steeped in suspense and igniting discussion. It's "a quick-paced murder mystery that plumbs the power and perils of community" ( O Magazine) as it carefully pieces together the tense atmosphere of a courtroom drama and the complexities of life as an immigrant family. Chapter by chapter, we shift alliances and gather evidence: Was it the careless mother of a patient? Was it the owners, hoping to cash in on a big insurance payment and send their daughter to college? Could it have been a protester, trying to prove the treatment isn't safe? "A stunning debut about parents, children and the unwavering hope of a better life, even when all hope seems lost ( Washington Post ), Miracle Creek uncovers the worst prejudice and best intentions, tense rivalries and the challenges of parenting a child with special needs. A powerful showdown unfolds as the story moves across characters who are all maybe keeping secrets, hiding betrayals. But then the chamber explodes, two people die, and it's clear the explosion wasn't an accident.
page-turner" ( Time ) hitting all the best of summer reading lists, Miracle Creek is perfect for book clubs and fans of Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng How far will you go to protect your family? Will you keep their secrets? Ignore their lies? In a small town in Virginia, a group of people know each other because they're part of a special treatment center, a hyperbaric chamber that may cure a range of conditions from infertility to autism. WINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL The "gripping.
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