Where the Sea Used to Be

The narrative centers on a complex familial struggle between a father, Dudley, and his daughter, as they vie for the souls of two men, Matthew and Wallis. Dudley, a Texan obsessed with oil, has left a trail of ruined lives in his relentless pursuit. As Wallis begins to unravel the dark secrets of Dudley's past, the story unfolds against the backdrop of Swan Valley's vivid landscape and wildlife. Rick Bass's poetic prose brings depth to each character and their intertwined destinies, exploring themes of ambition, love, and destruction.