Books

Coming June 2026 with Apprentice House Press

"The Laboratory Assistant is darkly romantic, a sweeping and immersive tale that follows sisters forced to deal with their family’s shocking downfall amidst the upheaval of early twentieth-century Russian life . . . . This is a beautiful novel that asks an essential question: what will you do for the people you love when the tides of history threaten to sweep them away?"

-Janice Obuchowski, author of The Woods

“Like any great work of historical fiction, The Laboratory Assistant transports you back in time in ways that illuminate our tumultuous present. It's a fantastic debut from a talented writer. Can't wait to read Loya's next book!" 

-Dale Bridges, author of The Mean Reds