Bright Objects

Set in a small Australian town in 1997, this debut novel intertwines mystery, astronomy, and romance as a young woman named Sylvia Knight navigates her grief and seeks justice for her husband's death. The arrival of a rare comet sparks a surge of visitors and heightened emotions, revealing long-buried secrets and challenging perceptions of truth and belief. With themes of love, loyalty, and the search for meaning, the story explores how individuals confront their pasts in the face of cosmic and personal upheaval.