Valentine

"Valentine" is a powerful debut novel set in 1970s Odessa, Texas, where the aftermath of a brutal attack on a teenage girl exposes the town's underlying tensions of violence, race, and social class. Through multiple perspectives, the story explores the complexities of justice, fear, and resilience, offering a nuanced look at the strength and vulnerability of women in a small town on the brink of change. Richly emotional and thought-provoking, it examines the scars of trauma while highlighting the hope found in storytelling and human connection.