All the Little Live Things

In this thought-provoking sequel to The Spectator Bird, retired literary agent Joe Allston and his wife, Ruth, seek solace in a California retreat after the tragic loss of their son. Amid the idyllic surroundings, they encounter unsettling figures like the charismatic Jim Peck and the alluring Marian Catlin, whose innocence masks deeper dangers. As the couple navigates the chaos of the 1960s, they must confront their grief and the complexities of their new life.