A Crime in the Neighborhood

Set against the backdrop of the Watergate scandal, "A Crime in the Neighborhood" follows nine-year-old Marsha as she navigates a summer of upheaval in her quiet Washington, D.C. suburb in 1973. As she grapples with her father's abandonment, a new neighbor's arrival, and the tragic death of a local boy, Marsha becomes determined to uncover the truth, igniting a series of events that challenge her community's sense of security. This poignant novel delves into how fear and suspicion can disrupt lives and alter perceptions within a tightly-knit neighborhood.