<p>“<i>A Frenzy of Sparks</i> is a thoughtful exploration of family, heartache, and ultimately, carrying on. Set in the sixties in Queens—a time and place of intense transformation—Kristin Fields deftly tells the heartrending story of what addiction does to a family and exposes the dark underbelly of suburbia. Powerful and poignant—I didn’t want to leave the pages of this masterfully crafted book.” <b>—Suzanne Redfearn, bestselling author of <i>In an Instant</i></b></p><p>“A deeply atmospheric novel that will have you turning the pages deep into the night, <i>A Frenzy of Sparks</i> is your next must-read.” <b>—Catherine McKenzie, bestselling author of <i>Hidden</i> and <i>I’ll Never Tell</i></b></p><p>“Through the eyes of a naive girl precariously balanced on the brink of womanhood, Fields expertly portrays the brutal and crushing devastation of addiction without ever losing sight of all that is beautiful and good. Profoundly moving and insightful—a book club must-read!” <b>—Kerry Anne King, bestselling author of <i>Whisper Me This</i> and <i>Everything You Are</i></b></p><p>“Kristin Fields evokes the rich historical landscape of Queens in the mid-1960s, then bravely sweeps away the mists of nostalgia to reveal the fragile, unforgettable core of her characters and her story. Both quietly powerful and agonizingly beautiful, <i>A Frenzy of Sparks</i> enchants readers into holding an unquestioning belief in a beautiful facade before stripping it away to allow the unvarnished truth to appear. Devastating, haunting, and poignant, this is one book you will not forget.” <b>—Amber Cowie, author of <i>Raven Lane</i></b></p><p>“A provocative coming-of-age in 1960s Queens. Heart-wrenching and moving, <i>A Frenzy of Sparks</i> boldly reveals families in crisis, brought together and torn apart. Brava Kristin Fields on a lyrical, luminous tale that sticks with the reader long after the last page.” <b>—Rochelle Weinstein, bestselling author of <i>This Is Not How It Ends</i></b></p><p>“<i>A Frenzy of Sparks</i> tells the heartbreaking truth about how quickly addiction can destroy a family and a community. Fields has a beautiful ability to shape words such that the ordinary becomes extraordinary.” <b>—Kaela Coble, author of <i>Friends and Other Liars</i></b></p>