What Luck, This Life

In Kathryn Schwille's debut novel, What Luck, This Life, the aftermath of the Columbia space shuttle disaster descends upon the residents of Kiser, Texas, just weeks before the Iraq invasion. As searchers and reporters flood the town, a diverse array of characters grapple with personal struggles, including a shop owner confronting a predator, a father facing divorce, and an engineer uncovering buried emotions. Through a tapestry of voices, the novel delves into themes of class, race, and resilience, weaving together stories of heartache and beauty in a community marked by upheaval and longing.