The Gulf

Set on Texas's Gulf Coast in the 1970s amid the women's liberation movement, The Gulf is a compelling debut literary thriller that follows Lou, a young woman mourning her brother's death and repairing an old mansion for her surrogate mother. When her neighbor and mentor, Miss Kate, is murdered, Lou becomes embroiled in unraveling the town's dark secrets, especially with the arrival of her first love, Joanna. This beautifully crafted story explores themes of forbidden love and hidden truths, offering a gripping and thought-provoking twist on small-town life.