A Summer for Moths
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Leapfrog Press
Published:6th Aug '26
Should be back in stock very soon
“IF YOU'VE EVER WISHED BARBARA KINGSOLVER WROTE A BOURNE FILM, THIS IS YOUR NOVEL" –Rebecca Handler, MacDowell Fellow and award-winning author
A lyrical, high-stakes romance thriller inspired by The Great Gatsby.
A Summer for Moths is the ballad of Booth Baker, working musician and songwriter hiding out in the guise of a handyman and terrorized by the death in high school that forced him to flee his hometown.
When Booth receives the call from his estranged brother with a summer job offer helping maintain rental properties in Connecticut, he’s thrust into the secret world of the “Gold Coast.” There he meets Abby Evers – beautiful, transfixing, and haunted by her own demons. His desire brings him, moth-like, closer to the flames. Soon, Booth is caught in a web woven much tighter than he could’ve imagined. And when he discovers the truth behind Abby’s husband and his business partners’ dealings, he’s forced to place everything on the line: the chance to reconcile his past, his and Abby’s life in the present, and their chance at a future together.
“If you've ever wished Barbara Kingsolver wrote a Bourne film, this is your novel. From the opening pages, where you learn the protagonist was named after Lincoln's assassin, you're off on a wild ride. A Summer for Moths is filled with lovable and problematic characters, sharp and funny dialogue, and a tenderness at its core. I can't wait for the soundtrack.” –Rebecca Handler, MacDowell Fellow and author of Edie Richter is Not Alone and the upcoming In the Round
"Everything is done extremely well: plot, dialogue, characterisation, location. A traditional piece of writing delivered with great skill." –Simon Petherick, award-winning author of Like Fire Unbound
“Lyrical, suspenseful and deeply atmospheric, A Summer for Moths is a gripping novel of guilt, obsession, redemption and the seductive beauty of getting too close to the flame.” – Simon Petherick, author of Like Fire Unbound
“This slim novel packs a huge punch. It encompasses so much in a short period of time. Is is about trauma and love, and how one can influence the other. Is it beautifully written, and I flew through it, feeling all the emotions.” –Nichole (Goodreads reviewer)
"The descriptive lyricism of this story was so graceful, so visual, painting a beautiful picture in my mind." –Diane Woolfenden
"A Summer for Moths is a beautifully written novel that reminds us of the power of healing, friendship, and embracing life's unexpected changes. Definitely a five-star read!” –Gina Palmonari
"Henry Rivers balances moments of hope, humor, and heartbreak, making this a novel that stays with you long after you've finished reading. If you enjoy character-driven stories with rich descriptions, meaningful themes, and a touch of mystery, I highly recommend A Summer for Moths.” –Gina Palmonari
"A Summer for Moths is an examination of memory, longing, and the difficulty of moving forward when parts of the past remain unresolved... His prose can be lyrical; particularly when describing music, summer nights, the coastline, and those brief moments when the ordinary suddenly assumes greater significance.” –James Hollingsw
- Winner of Leapfrog Global Fiction Prize - Young Adult 2025 (United States)
- Winner of Denis Diderot Emerging Artist Award (France).
ISBN: 9781971225005
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
Weight: unknown
174 pages