Lucky Turtle

Set in Montana, this compelling love story follows sixteen-year-old Cindra Zoeller, who, after being sent to a reform camp, forms an instant and intense connection with a mysterious camp employee named Lucky. Their escape into the wilderness sparks a fleeting paradise, but the realities of the outside world and deeper societal issues threaten their bond. Richly characterized and filled with suspense, the novel explores themes of love, identity, and resilience in a vividly depicted setting.