We Do What We Do in the Dark

A debut novel that explores the profound impact of a fleeting relationship, this story follows Mallory as she becomes captivated by a professor she meets at her college gym, leading her to navigate complex feelings of love and obsession. As years pass, she grapples with how this relationship has shaped her identity and her place in the world. Through themes of influence and longing, the narrative examines how desire can alter life's course in unexpected ways.