Angie Kim Books

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROPRAH DAILY'S #1 Book of 2023A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERGOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICKFINALIST FOR THE NEW AMERICAN VOICES AWARDAMAZON EDITOR'S CHOICE & TOP TWENTY NOVEL OF THE YEAR'A Brilliant, satisfying, compassionate mystery.' GABRIELLE ZEVIN 'Bittersweet, sensitive and moving.'GUARDIAN'I can't remember a book with more layers. . . I was riveted through the last page.'JODI PICOULTMia Parkson's life is turned upside down when her stay-at-home dad, the family's anchor, goes missing. The only witness? Eugene - her younger, nonspeaking teenage brother.As the Police struggle for leads, and her mother and twin brother struggle to keep things together at home, Mia gains access to key clues about her father's disappearance. Headstrong, hyper analytical, and with secrets of her own, she decides to try and solve the case. But could Mia's impulsive actions be putting her whole family in danger?'Gorgeous . a layered and innovative exploration of family, love, happiness, and race.'JEAN KWOK'Stunning!'JO BROWNING WROE

A thrilling debut novel for fans of Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng explores the lengths we go to protect our families and secrets. In rural Virginia, Young and Pak Yoo operate the Miracle Submarine, an experimental medical device designed for therapeutic dives aimed at curing conditions like autism and infertility. However, when the submarine explodes, killing two individuals, a dramatic murder trial shakes their small community. The investigation raises questions about the explosion's cause: Was it the mother of a patient, who claimed illness but was seen smoking by the creek? Or did Young and Pak orchestrate the incident for an insurance payout to fund their daughter's education? As the trial unfolds, shocking secrets emerge—infidelities, mysterious notes, and allegations of child abuse—revealing the desperation and sacrifices of those involved. This contemporary courtroom drama draws from the author's experiences as a Korean immigrant, former trial lawyer, and mother of a submarine patient. It offers a gripping narrative while delving into themes of identity and the human desire for connection, marking a brilliant debut from a fresh voice in literature.

The story unfolds as Mia grapples with her father's unexpected disappearance during a walk in the nature reserve. Initially dismissing his absence as a minor inconvenience, she soon confronts a growing sense of unease as uncertainties mount. As Mia and her family delve deeper into the mystery, they are faced with unsettling questions about his fate, blurring the lines between hope and despair. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, the impact of loss, and the search for truth amidst confusion.

When a father goes missing, his family's desperate search forces them to reevaluate everything they know about him and each other. This gripping narrative centers on a biracial Korean-American family in Virginia, whose lives are shattered when the father disappears. Mia, the twenty-year-old daughter, is initially unconcerned when her father and younger brother Eugene don't return from a walk, believing they may have lost their phone or stopped for an errand. However, the situation takes a dark turn when Eugene arrives home alone and bloodied, revealing that their father is missing. With Eugene, who has Angelman syndrome and cannot speak, as the only witness, the family embarks on a tense investigation into his whereabouts. The story unfolds as both a mystery and an emotionally charged exploration of family dynamics, exposing deep-seated secrets that may be linked to the father's disappearance. Rich with unexpected twists and profound themes of love, language, race, and connection, this novel transforms the missing person trope into a unique narrative. The author skillfully weaves a tale that challenges the characters to understand one another on a deeper level, delivering a powerful and original story.

Ein fesselnder Pageturner und eine nuancierte Familiengeschichte: Angie Kims neuer Roman »Happiness Falls« Von einer Wanderung in den Wäldern Virginias kehrt nur der 14-jährige Eugene zurück, sein Vater ist spurlos verschwunden. Eugene ist aufgrund einer Autismus-Spektrum-Störung stumm und kann nicht mitteilen, was geschehen ist, wodurch er schnell selbst ins Zentrum der Ermittlungen gerät. Seine 20-jährige Schwester Mia beginnt eigene Nachforschungen anzustellen – und kommt einer Reihe von Geheimnissen auf die Spur, die die bürgerliche Fassade der Familie bröckeln lassen. Ein mitreißender Pageturner voller überraschender Wendungen und ein sensibel erzählter Familienroman über die Frage, wie gut wir einander je kennen können.