Swell by Jill Eisenstadt

Set against the backdrop of post-9/11 New York, this novel delves into the lives of a diverse group of characters whose paths intersect in a dilapidated Rockaway Beach house. The narrative weaves together themes of family, loss, and the search for belonging as the characters grapple with their personal demons and the haunting memories of the past. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, the story captures the essence of human resilience and the unexpected connections that can arise in the most unlikely of places.

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