"Receipt for Lost Words is the 2022 May Sarton New Hampshire prize winner. The poems are a mother's attempt to understand a world in which her child cannot speak-an accounting that Catherine Arnold renders in breathtakingly moving, spaced-apart phrases, little gasps of insight into a parent's heartbreak, bafflement, and isolation"--
Jack Kalman excels in the murky world of counter-terrorism, where moral ambiguities are part of the job. His expertise lies in navigating the complexities of a dangerous field, accepting that sometimes, playing dirty is essential for success. The narrative delves into the ethical dilemmas and high-stakes challenges he faces, highlighting the gritty reality of his profession.
When criminal attorney Karen Perry-Mondori is hired by a big-time crime boss nabbed for drug possession, she assumes she'll once again be representing another client that she secretly feels is guilty. But he insists he was set up, and the incredible truth drags her into an explosive conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government--a lethal game of law where "not guilty" may be the most deadly verdict of all!