Lydia Fitzpatrick’s “Lights All Night Long” is a rippling top of the heap 2019 novel. This mystery breaks all the rules by refusing to acknowledge any cliches, red herrings, or mechanical plot devices. The story revolves around Russian exchange student Ilya and his journey to America shortly after his brother Vladimir confesses to murdering young Russian girls. There are simultaneous love stories between Ilya and his brother and Sadie, daughter of the American family Ilya is staying with.  The novel takes brotherly love into the stratosphere. Lydia effortlessly moves the plot between Russia and America.  A brilliant debut filled with writing you want to wrap your soul around. Be prepared to cocoon yourself while reading the book. A fantastic experience.

LYDIA FITZPATRICK reads from her debut novel LIGHTS ALL NIGHT LONG with AJA GABEL | Skylight Books