Lost Empress

In "Lost Empress," acclaimed author Sergio de la Pava delivers a sharply humorous and thought-provoking narrative that intertwines America's love of football with its complex criminal justice system. The story follows Nina Gill, the daughter of a Dallas Cowboys owner, as she takes charge of the struggling Paterson Pork team, aiming to challenge the NFL. Meanwhile, Nuno DeAngeles, a brilliant criminal mastermind incarcerated on Rikers Island, plots both for his freedom and a grander scheme. This richly layered tale features a diverse cast and explores themes from art to science, culminating in an extraordinary conclusion.