Candles Burning

In "Candles Burning," author Michael McDowell's unfinished manuscript is brought to life by Tabitha King, exploring themes of murder, guilt, and survival through the lens of Southern gothic storytelling. The narrative follows seven-year-old Calley Dakin, whose idyllic life is shattered when her father is brutally murdered, leading her and her mother to Pensacola Beach. There, they encounter a mysterious woman who holds secrets about Calley and her extraordinary nature, setting the stage for a tale woven with intrigue and dark family dynamics.