This Is Not a Novel: A Novel

Imogen, haunted by her brother Johnny's mysterious disappearance three decades ago, believes he is still alive despite the official story of a drowning accident. As she investigates her family's past, spanning from World War I-era Ireland to her present-day quest for the truth, she uncovers long-buried secrets, betrayal, and half-truths. Written in a lyrical and gripping first-person narrative through memories, letters, and poetry, the story is an emotional appeal for her brother to return home.