The author of The Art of Racing in the Rain pens a new novel, this one centering on four generations of a once terribly wealthy and influential timber family who have fallen from grace. Spellbinding and atmospheric, A Sudden Light is rich with unconventional characters, scenes of transcendent natural beauty, and unforgettable moments of emotional truth that reflect Garth Stein's outsized capacity for empathy and keen understanding of human motivation-a triumphant work of a master storyteller at the height of his power.