Maren Cooper crafts narratives that delve into the intricacies of complex systems and human connection, employing a sharp, insightful prose style to explore compelling character arcs. Her work is driven by a profound interest in resilience and the search for meaning amidst challenging circumstances. Drawing from a rich background in health services leadership, Cooper brings a unique perspective to her writing, offering readers a nuanced understanding of human nature. Her literary voice is both intimate and expansive, ensuring her stories resonate deeply with a wide audience.
First, biotech exec Will Franklin's boss angrily announces that he's about to fire him for reasons vaguely suggesting impropriety; then, just hours later, he succumbs to a critical illness and lands in the hospital on a ventilator, leaving Will few clues with which to untangle the mystery of his possible transgressions. Can Will clear his name before it's too late?
When Caroline, a gifted ornithologist who wants a life of travel and adventure, gets pregnant against her wishes, her husband, Chuck, assumes she will change her mind. She doesn't-and as their daughter, Grace, grows up, she falls through the devastating schism that grows between them.