The Lost Book of Adana Moreau

Have you ever wondered if a story could change your life, or even rewrite history? Imagine discovering a lost manuscript from a mysterious 1930s science fiction writer, a book that seems to hold the key to a family's past and a refugee's future, connecting them across generations. You'll follow a modern-day mystery as a man in New Orleans finds this forgotten novel, sending him on a quest that blurs the lines between fiction, reality, and memory. Uncover the secrets of Adana Moreau, a Dominican immigrant whose epic tale of a parallel world mirrors the struggles of displacement and the enduring power of hope. This story explores how narratives shape our lives and connect us through time.

Michael Zapata is a founding editor of MAKE Literary Magazine and the recipient of the prestigious Chicago Review of Books Award for his debut novel. A former public school teacher in Chicago with a background in physics, his work explores the intersections of history, science, and exile. Zapata's own family history, rooted in migration and storytelling, inspired the epic, multigenerational mystery at the heart of The Lost Book of Adana Moreau, weaving together past, present, and the power of literature.