The story grips to the very last page.” -Billie Livingston, author of The Crooked Heart of Mercy and the Giller Prize longlisted novel One Good Hustle “An unforgettable portrait of what we lose through our craving to win, Smells like Stars is filled with heart and passion. Ultimately, Smells Like Stars draws attention to what is hidden in plain sight, what cruelties life presents, and what struggles we face in our search for meaning. Simultaneously, Schuld’s and Woloff’s pasts come back to haunt them, jeopardizing their sense of a possible future. get closer to the truth about the dead horses, they also begin to more clearly see each other. In the meantime, Schuld Ostheim, Kerstin’s transgender daughter from her first marriage, is preparing for an art exhibit after being hospitalized for a physical assault while her boyfriend, Woloff, an Olympic medalist in the 1500m, comes to terms with a career-ending knee injury. As their wedding fast approaches, they question their compatibility while investigating a series of mysterious horse killings taking place in Ogweyo’s Cove, the Pacific tourist haven where they live. Banner have been together six months after meeting on a dating website. Journalist Kerstin Ostheim and freelance photographer P.J. Winner of the 2018 Elliot Cades Award for Literature for an Established Writer
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