The Antidote by Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia!, is historical fiction set in Nebraska in 1935 in the months between a terrible dust storm and a deluge. A farmer, his niece, a prairie witch, a New Deal photographer and a scarecrow come together under extraordinary circumstances and uncover forgotten secrets of their town’s past.

Filled with wonder and magical realism, Russell has crafted a story filled with some of histories darker truths while shining a light on the beauty of the land and the human spirit.

A brilliant writer unlike any other, this is a highly recommended read.