The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World

Gorgeous, lyrical, heartfelt and true in all the ways that matter! This is an achingly beautiful book that is as much about life as it is about death. Haunting and healing and highly recommended! – Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The SpellshopAn earnest, heartfelt read set in a moody, otherworldly Chicago steeped in loss and history – Veronica Roth, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of When Among CrowsA stunning story … Absolutely one of my favorite reads this year! – Rebecca Thorne, bestselling author of Can’t Spell Treason Without TeaIn turns heartbreaking, haunting and hopeful, The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World is a powerful novel about the memories that can break a spirit and the love that can heal it again. It’s a moving reminder that after great loss, it’s still possible to find love, joy, and light when lost in grief’s darkness – Heather Webber, USA Today bestselling author of Midnight at the Blackbird CaféIn the deft hands of J.R. Dawson, death is merely a transition point. The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World is a poignant story of love and grief, memory and myth, and what it truly means to be alive – Rita Woods, award-winning author of The Edge of YesterdayA poignant novel about seeing the dead, and the business of getting them to where they need to go. But more, it’s a novel for people who feel confused and lost, and who need to learn it isn’t their fault. That it takes more than light to face all kinds of darkness – John Wiswell, Nebula Award-winning author of Someone You Can Build A Nest InDawson writes with vivid and evocative prose, and a measured sense of pacing. She’s not afraid to take her time, to dwell in both the wrenching and the absurd … A gorgeous book – Liz Bourke * Locus Magazine *

J. R. Dawson (she/they) is the Golden Crown award-winning author of The First Bright Thing. Her shorter works can be found in places such as F&SF, Lightspeed and Rich Horton’s Year’s Best. Dawson currently lives in Minnesota with her loving wife. She teaches on Drexel University’s MFA programme for creative writing and fills her free time with keeping her three chaotic dogs out of trouble.