If the Dead Belong Here

In this haunting Native American Southern Gothic, six-year-old Laurel Taylor goes missing, leaving her family grappling with grief and hidden secrets. As despair deepens, her older sister, Nadine, experiences unsettling nightmares that blur reality and may tie Laurel's disappearance to past family tragedies. Guided by her elders, Nadine embarks on a journey to uncover the connection between their haunting past and the search for her sister. Carson Faust’s compelling debut delves into themes of colonization, family legacies, and resilience, weaving a rich tapestry of Indigenous folklore and personal history.