The Spoil

In Maile Chapman's novel, The Spoil, a young girl in 1970s Tacoma grapples with strange phenomena and a troubling home life alongside her stepbrother, growing convinced of a dark presence in their house. Years later, Mandy, now living in Las Vegas and caring for her mother with Alzheimer's, faces her own struggles with ADHD and distractions. When she unintentionally releases an ancient, malevolent force while sorting through her mother's belongings, it leads to a haunting tale of familial grief and the urgent interplay between science and spirit. This first novel in fifteen years offers deep insights into the complexities of longing and the mysteries of the human experience.