Mortimer Maddie's debut novel, 'Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies,' delves into the life of Lia, whose precisely balanced family with husband Harry and daughter Iris faces disruption following a sudden diagnosis. As Lia navigates the challenges of her illness, secrets from her past emerge, offering a kaleidoscopic journey through her life—partially narrated by the distinct, malevolent voice of her disease itself.

Why You Should Read?

• Experience a unique narrative voice that explores illness from an unparalleled internal perspective.
• Discover a compelling family drama intertwined with a coming-of-age story that unearths deeply held secrets.
• Engage with a lyrical novel that balances domestic intimacy with epic themes of life, death, and identity.
• Read a critically acclaimed debut that offers both profound darkness and unexpected moments of levity.