Emergency

In her long-awaited debut collection, Kathleen Alcott presents a powerful series of stories featuring women at decisive crossroads in their lives. From a professor uncovering a shocking family secret to a young woman's struggle with paranoia in her remote job, these narratives traverse diverse settings, exploring themes of addiction, love, and the complexities of class ascension. With a keen eye for detail, Alcott delves into the unfreedoms of American life and the emotional burdens carried by those seeking new beginnings.