Mother In the DarkBy: Kayla Maiuri "Tender and unsparing, this is a novel to hold onto." Crystal Hana Kim, author of If You Leave Me A masterfully written novel, alive and lyrical, a hypnotic rendering of the mess and the tenderness of family life. Claire Lombardo, author of The Most Fun We Ever Had A novel about family secrets and a volatile relationship between a mother and her daughters. When Annas sister calls with an urgent message, Anna doesnt return the call.