The Quiet Child

Set in 1954 Cottonwood, California, this psychological novel explores a town haunted by illness, suspicion, and fear, centered around six-year-old Danny McCray, a boy considered strange and ominous by the townspeople. As residents grapple with sickness and superstition, the disappearance of Danny and his brother sparks a tense search where anyone could be a suspect. The story delves into themes of family, protection, and the dark undercurrents of community secrets.