The Alchemy of Bridges is contemporary fiction combining romance, mystery and suspense with a touch of the supernatural. This metaphorical title suggests the underlying themes of the book: a sense of mystery, transformation, and connection. Ronan Byrne and Emily Walton are both broken people. A cataclysmic event sends them on separate journeys of transformation and healing. Upon meeting again, years later, they are much different people, though both are still dealing with remnants of the past and the conflicts that continue to arise from it. Spanning several decades, the book covers several themes, both overtly and subtlety, including mental health, familial bonds, redemption, atonement and forgiveness, while also navigating the political and social landscape of each time period. On a broader scale, it is the story of how people can find peace and make a difference in a country that is constantly changing while also staying very, very much the same. The reader will note along the way how the same issues and events that were argued and fought over fifty years ago are still being argued and fought over today. This serves as a backdrop to the story of Ronan and Emily, their connection, their conflicts and the threats they face on their journey.