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Set amid the vibrant yet tense streets of New York City, the novel follows several American veterans as they navigate the world of contemporary art, grappling with the psychological aftermath of their service in the Iraq War (2003‑2011). The characters interact with artists, security consultants, and other veterans, revealing how the visual and performative arts provide both catharsis and conflict. Themes of identity, trauma, and the permeable boundaries between civilian and military life are explored in an intimate, character‑driven narrative.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Lisa Brackmann
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