Ghost Lights

The story follows Hal, an IRS bureaucrat, who is perplexed by his wife's fixation on her missing employer. In a drunken moment, he sets off on a surreal tropical adventure to locate the man, leading to an unexpected affair with a captivating German woman. Lydia Millet crafts a beautifully written narrative that explores themes of parenthood's emotional complexities and the quirks of human behavior, making for an engaging and insightful read.