Luke Mogelson Knihy

The Storm is Here is a record of a year that changed America.

In his harrowing debut, Luke Mogelson offers an unflinching look at the lives irrevocably altered by war. Through ten interconnected stories, he magnifies the impact of combat on both soldiers and civilians, revealing how violence abroad reverberates in American lives. Troubled veterans first introduced as criminals in “To the Lake” and “Visitors” reappear in “New Guidance” and “Kids,” showcasing the deployments that shaped their futures. A minor soldier in “New Guidance” becomes the central figure in “A Human Cry,” where his societal alienation leads to a shocking confrontation. The fate of a Gulf War veteran who reenlists in “Sea Bass” unfolds in “Peacetime,” which explores a New York City medic's struggle with his desensitization to calamity. A contractor's misadventure in “A Beautiful Country” becomes a news story for a reporter in “Total Solar,” who navigates the surreal landscape of occupied Kabul. By shifting time and narrative perspective—from the home front to active combat and between a diverse cast of characters—these stories provide a multifaceted examination of war's unexpected costs. This evocative work charts the legacy of conflict and the burdens borne by those affected, showcasing Mogelson's remarkable empathy and elegance as he emerges as an extraordinary new talent.