The Unfinished

In her captivating debut, Cheryl Isaacs introduces Avery, a small-town athlete whose morning run uncovers a mysterious pond that awakens a malevolent force in the forgotten town of Crook’s Falls. As the black water begins to haunt her and townspeople start to vanish, Avery grapples with her disconnection from her Kanien’kéha:ka (Mohawk) heritage and the ancient stories of monsters linked to it. When her best friend Key goes missing, she must choose between embracing her culture to confront the danger or following her heart to save Key, all while the lurking horror demands its due. This chilling tale intertwines mystery, folklore, and a struggle for identity.