Bound

In Antonya Nelson's latest novel, Bound, the complexities of contemporary family life unfold through the intertwined lives of Catherine and Oliver, a young wife and her much older husband. As they navigate age differences and hidden secrets, a series of events—including the death of Catherine's high school friend—forces her to confront a past she scarcely remembers. With local news reports about a resurfaced serial killer adding tension, both characters grapple with their desires and obligations, making choices that will ultimately shape their futures. Nelson’s emotionally charged narrative explores themes of love, memory, and the haunting shadows of the past.