Stars Go Blue: A Novel
May 2014 · Catapult
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Set on a ranch at the Rocky Mountain foothills, this “brilliant novel, filled with heartache and humor” is a “heart-wrenching” exploration of memory, grief, and a family in crisis (Library Journal).
Faced with dementia, the dissolution of his marriage, and new truths about his daughter’s murder, an elderly rancher embarks on a final quest for justice.
Hardscrabble ranchers Renny and Ben Cross are estranged, elderly spouses living on opposite ends of their sprawling ranch, faced with the decline of a fading farm and Ben’s struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He is just on the cusp of dementia, able to recognize he is sick but unable to do anything about it. The notes he leaves in his pockets and around the house to remind him of himself, his family, and his responsibilities are no longer helpful. Watching his estranged wife forced into care–taking and brought to her breaking point, Ben decides to leave his life with whatever dignity and grace remains.
As Ben makes his decision, a new horrible truth comes to light: Ray, the abusive husband of their late daughter is being released from prison early. This opens old wounds in Ben, his wife, his surviving daughter, and four grandchildren. Branded with a need for justice, Ben must act before his mind leaves him—and sets off during a brutal snowstorm to confront the man who murdered his daughter. Renny, realizing he is missing, sets off to either stop or witness her husband’s act of vengeance.
Stars Go Blue reunites readers with Renny and Ben—who first appeared in Pritchett’s debut collection—and is a triumphant novel of the American family, buffered by the workings of a ranch and the music offered by the landscape and animal life upon it.
Faced with dementia, the dissolution of his marriage, and new truths about his daughter’s murder, an elderly rancher embarks on a final quest for justice.
Hardscrabble ranchers Renny and Ben Cross are estranged, elderly spouses living on opposite ends of their sprawling ranch, faced with the decline of a fading farm and Ben’s struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He is just on the cusp of dementia, able to recognize he is sick but unable to do anything about it. The notes he leaves in his pockets and around the house to remind him of himself, his family, and his responsibilities are no longer helpful. Watching his estranged wife forced into care–taking and brought to her breaking point, Ben decides to leave his life with whatever dignity and grace remains.
As Ben makes his decision, a new horrible truth comes to light: Ray, the abusive husband of their late daughter is being released from prison early. This opens old wounds in Ben, his wife, his surviving daughter, and four grandchildren. Branded with a need for justice, Ben must act before his mind leaves him—and sets off during a brutal snowstorm to confront the man who murdered his daughter. Renny, realizing he is missing, sets off to either stop or witness her husband’s act of vengeance.
Stars Go Blue reunites readers with Renny and Ben—who first appeared in Pritchett’s debut collection—and is a triumphant novel of the American family, buffered by the workings of a ranch and the music offered by the landscape and animal life upon it.
Set on a ranch at the Rocky Mountain foothills, this “brilliant novel, filled with heartache and humor” is a “heart-wrenching” exploration of memory, grief, and a family in crisis (Library Journal).
Faced with dementia, the dissolution of his marriage, and new truths about his daughter’s murder,...
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Laura Pritchett is the acclaimed author of Stars Go Blue, Red Lightning, Hell's Bottom, Colorado, and Sky Bridge as well as several books of nonfiction. Her work has garnered several awards, including the PEN USA Award for Fiction, the WILLA, the High Plains Book Award, and others. Learn more at laurapritchett.com
Laura Pritchett is the acclaimed author of Stars Go Blue, Red Lightning, Hell's Bottom, Colorado, and Sky Bridge as well as several books of nonfiction. Her work has garnered several awards, including the PEN USA Award for Fiction, the WILLA, the High Plains Book Award, and others. Learn more at ...
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