âEnthralling. A Fierce Radiance shines with fascinating detail.... Belferâs powerful portrayal of how people are changed in pursuit of a miracle makes this book an especially compelling read.â â Nancy Horan, author of Loving Frank
Set during the uncertain early days of World War II, this suspenseful story from the New York Times bestselling author of City of Light follows the work of photojournalist Claire Shipley as she captures Americaâs race to develop life-saving antibioticsâan assignment that will involve blackmail, espionage, and murder.
Lauren Belferâs novel A Fierce Radiance was named a Washington Post Best Novel; an NPR Best Mystery; and a New York Times Editorsâ Choice. Her debut novel, City of Light, was a New York Times bestseller as well as a number one Book Sense pick; a New York Times Notable Book; a Library Journal Best Book; and a Main Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club. She lives in New York City.