“An ambitious, atmospheric novel that captures both the intoxication and the peril of lives devoted to art.“Pines evokes Monacan Island with lush precision—its cliffs, fogs, and hidden coves form a maze as confounding as the emotional entanglements of the characters… Pines’ prose is sharp, and his central question—whether it’s possible to create art without reopening old wounds—resonates forcefully.” – Kirkus Reviews