Lindsay Rice’s debut novel Birdenwheel is a braided narrative of characters trying to outrun their inner demons. Set in the Vince-era Grateful Dead scene of the 1990s, its universe rings true, especially for readers who traveled “on tour.” But, Rice is after more than capturing the familiar icons of lot life. Her characters navigate complex family dynamics, broken promises, grief and regret, the slow erosion of failed relationships and the weight of consequences that do not e