Self-Portrait with Boy

Self Portrait is a compelling psychological horror novel set in early 90s Brooklyn that follows ambitious photographer Lu Rile as she captures a haunting image of a boy’s tragic fall. Torn between her desire for career advancement and her deepening connection with the boy’s mother, Lu navigates complex moral and emotional dilemmas that threaten to upend her life. Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, the story explores themes of art, morality, friendship, and sacrifice, all wrapped in a gripping, fast-paced narrative.