Dark Water

Set in the sunny town of Fallbrook, California, this poignant novel follows fifteen-year-old Pearl DeWitt as she navigates a forbidden friendship and romance with a mysterious migrant worker named Amiel, who keeps himself guarded and silent. As wildfires threaten their community and immediate danger looms, Pearl’s daring choices lead her into perilous situations rooted in love and desperation. Laura McNeal creates a haunting story of peril, hope, and the complexities of human connection amid nature’s fury.