The novel 'Evidence of Things Unseen' unfolds the poignant story of Fos, a man passionate about the promise of technology, as he grapples with the dawning Atomic Age. Returning from the harrowing battlefields of World War I, he finds solace in the mysteries of electricity and radiance. His journey of discovery leads him to the Outer Banks, where he meets and marries Opal, the daughter of a magical glassblower. As they build a life together in Knoxville, Fos’s business partner Flash—a man who indulges life’s pleasures to the fullest—incites a series of misfortunes that force Fos and his family to seek refuge at Opal's mother's farm. Intricately tied to the land and the growth of scientific progress, their life takes a devastating turn with the advent of the New Deal and eventually the race to build the atomic bomb at Oak Ridge. This intricate narrative weaves through the fabric of 20th century American life, juxtaposing the allure of scientific innovation with the stark reality of its consequences.