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Jennifer Haigh’s novels are among my favorites. Her fiction is often based in central Pennsylvania and not loosely but fully grounded in the landmarks, social customs, and jargon. Heat & Light highlights a community that has hit the geological jackpot and sits directly over Marcellus Shale. She introduces us to all sides of the natural gas debate through fascinating characters. Jennifer and I are college friends and she was a great storyteller even before she was an established author.