Jules Nyquist’s poetry rises from the page like the volcanoes from her hometown of Albuquerque, erupting into the mind of the reader with startling strength and beauty. Behind the Volcanoes explores the lives of those “looking for granules of hope,” the pain of “the gaping hole in hearts,” and the poignant memories of a woman with a mind for capturing the human experience with honesty and eloquence. Moving between form and subject, each new poem brings a completely new scene into arresting detail, and one constantly wonders what might come next. Nyquist stands at “the edge of the volcanoes” and views the world with fresh eyes. Her strong voice translates this depth of understanding with clarity and passion on the page. Behind the Volcanoes truly delivers.