The Absence of Sparrows

In "Griever's Mill," a haunting coming-of-age novel, eleven-year-old Ben Cameron must navigate a world thrown into chaos by a mysterious plague that turns people into glass statues. As dark clouds gather and his community faces an alarming crisis, Ben clings to the hope that the town's missing sparrows can save his family from this strange fate. With his mom struggling and his brother lured by questionable radio broadcasts, Ben embarks on a desperate quest to uncover the truth behind the plague and protect those he loves.