Susan Sweeney reads from "Celine" by Peter Heller. Celine Watkins, a 68-year-old private investigator living in New York City, has had a rough year. Still reeling from the loss of her two sisters to cancer, Celine stands in horror at her apartment window only a few months later, watching the Twin Towers fall. In this moment of questioning everything, Celine gets a call from a young woman who wants help solving the disappearance of her father, a famous wildlife photographer, in Yellowstone National Park, more than 20 years ago. Peter Heller's novel appeals, as both a compelling detective yarn and a charming love letter to his mother and her colorful family.
THEME: Artist: Julian Lage; Song: General Thunder; Album: Modern Lore