The Hollow Ground

"The Hollow Ground" is a compelling debut novel inspired by real-life coal mine fires in Pennsylvania, centered around 11-year-old Brigid Howley who, along with her family, faces the repercussions of both environmental disaster and long-held family secrets. As they seek refuge with her grandparents amidst a landscape shaped by underground fires, Brigid uncovers a disturbing discovery that threatens to unravel her family’s past. With a richly atmospheric narrative and a memorable young protagonist, the story explores themes of legacy, resilience, and the impact of history on the present.