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From the author of New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club selection Lucky comes a gripping and beautifully written novel praised as “fiercely visceral and exquisitely written” by People. Set amid the grunge era, this deeply moving narrative follows musician Jane Pyre as she attempts to uncover what really happened to her husband following his mysterious and sudden disappearance.

Once the charismatic but troubled face of rock ‘n’ roll, Elijah Hart vanished without a trace, leaving behind more questions than answers. Jane Pyre was half of the iconic rock duo, the Lightning Bottles. Though Jane herself penned the hit songs that propelled them from Seattle’s gritty underground onto the global stage, it was Elijah who captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Since Elijah disappeared five years ago, bringing the band’s incredible rise abruptly to an end, Jane has become one of music’s most hated—and most misunderstood—figures, receiving relentless, undeserved public scorn that makes her yearn only for solitude.

Seeking refuge and peace, Jane relocates to the quiet countryside of Germany. There, she encounters an unexpected surprise: her moody teenage neighbor, a devoted Lightning Bottles superfan, claims to have evidence proving Elijah is still very much alive and insists that he has left behind secret messages intended specifically for Jane. Driven by desperation and hope, Jane sets out on a bold, cross-continental road trip with this unlikely companion. Together, these two loners, united by their mutual passion for music, race to uncover the truth before it’s too late.

The Lightning Bottles powerfully examines the cost of fame through a compelling story of longing, friendship, and hidden truths. Called “both a page-turning mystery and a love letter to the grunge era” by LitHub, this unforgettable novel explores the intense bonds of artistic collaboration and true love along with the devastating pressures that threaten to tear them apart.