The Comfort of Monsters

Set against the tumultuous summer of 1991 in Milwaukee, Willa Richards’s debut novel follows the haunting aftermath of a teenage girl's disappearance, exploring the enduring impact on her family decades later. As her sister Peg seeks to uncover the truth, memories intertwine with dark historical events, raising profound questions about guilt, memory, and the search for closure. This compelling story delves into how our perceptions of the past can shape the stories we tell ourselves and others.