Heartwood

Set in the Maine woods, this gripping story follows the mysterious disappearance of Valerie Gillis, an experienced hiker, as she faces the challenges of the wilderness and communicates through poetic letters to her mother. The investigation centers on Maine State Game Warden Beverly and an unlikely armchair detective, Lena, whose perspectives intertwine to reveal a complex puzzle. With tension and emotional depth, the narrative explores themes of survival, care, and the unknown.