Summer Sons

DEBUT Eddie and Andrew have been best friends for years; they grew even closer after the accident that stranded them in a cavern as teens. Then Eddie kills himself at Vanderbilt; Andrew can’t believe it, mostly because the “malevolent haunts” who have followed Andrew since the accident won’t let him forget the past. Andrew visits Nashville to grapple with Eddie’s death, sort out his inheritance, and try to figure out who really killed him and why—even if answering those questions means diving deeper into the supernatural curse that plagues him. The result is a satisfying, menacing, character-centered slow burn where every detail matters. Part nefarious ghost story, part academic thriller, with a Fast & Furious vibe, this compelling tale of mortal danger and dark supernatural power also thoughtfully grapples with notions of masculinity.