An Onslaught of Light

'Haunting and heartbreaking, Rai's debut novel deftly weaves a tale of guilt and atonement. The ghost of grief lingers through every page, and the trauma of the past is ever present. And yet, An Onslaught of Light is just that – a powerful journey from alienation to connection, from loneliness to love, from darkness to light.' – Shankari Chandran, Miles Franklin winner 'An Onslaught of Light is a mesmerising, insightful, heartfelt novel about grief, belonging and the sometimes unbearable weight of expectations ... I read it fast, in huge, hungry gulps, and finished it knowing that Arch, Indu, Vijay and Sunny will be with me for a very long time. Exquisite.' – Emily Maguire 'An Onslaught of Light is a glorious debut that will break you apart and put you back together again. These characters will crawl under your skin and nestle there, nudging you to feel the full weight of love, loss and family expectation across culture and generations. Heart-wrenching and hopeful, I loved it. I won't forget this story.' Amy Lovat