Description
About the Author
Kristin Fields grew up in Queens, which she likes to think of as a small town next to a big city. Fields studied writing at Hofstra University, where she received the Eugene Schneider Fiction Award. After college, Fields found herself working on a historic farm, teaching high school English, and designing museum education programs. She is currently leading an initiative to bring gardens to public schools in New York City, where she lives with her husband.
Reviews
"A Frenzy of Sparks is a thoughtful exploration of family, heartache, and ultimately, carrying on. Set in the sixties in Queens-a time and place of intense transformation-Kristin Fields deftly tells the heartrending story of what addiction does to a family and exposes the dark underbelly of suburbia. Powerful and poignant-I didn't want to leave the pages of this masterfully crafted book." -Suzanne Redfearn, bestselling author of In an Instant "A deeply atmospheric novel that will have you turning the pages deep into the night, A Frenzy of Sparks is your next must-read." -Catherine McKenzie, bestselling author of Hidden and I'll Never Tell "Through the eyes of a naive girl precariously balanced on the brink of womanhood, Fields expertly portrays the brutal and crushing devastation of addiction without ever losing sight of all that is beautiful and good. Profoundly moving and insightful-a book club must-read!" -Kerry Anne King, bestselling author of Whisper Me This and Everything You Are "Kristin Fields evokes the rich historical landscape of Queens in the mid-1960s, then bravely sweeps away the mists of nostalgia to reveal the fragile, unforgettable core of her characters and her story. Both quietly powerful and agonizingly beautiful, A Frenzy of Sparks enchants readers into holding an unquestioning belief in a beautiful facade before stripping it away to allow the unvarnished truth to appear. Devastating, haunting, and poignant, this is one book you will not forget." -Amber Cowie, author of Raven Lane
Book Information
ISBN 9781542022446
Author Kristin Fields
Format Paperback
Page Count 254
Imprint Lake Union Publishing
Publisher Amazon Publishing