Hurt Mountain: A Novel by Angela Crook

In a haunting tale of trauma and resilience, "Hurt" follows estranged parents Brandon and Olivia as they confront their shared past while unraveling the mystery of a traumatized young girl found on a Colorado highway.

Patrolman Brandon Hall discovers a girl, dubbed Jane Doe, in distress beside a murdered teenage boy. The girl's only utterance is "Hurt," triggering memories of their own daughter's disappearance years ago.

As the exes reunite at the hospital, where Olivia works as a doctor, they grapple with their unresolved grief over Carly's disappearance. Brandon's investigation into Jane Doe's past uncovers a pattern of similar disappearances across the country, offering a glimmer of hope in their search for Carly.

But delving into the past also unearths buried traumas and reopens old wounds, testing their fragile emotional states. As they navigate their own grief and guilt, Brandon and Olivia are determined to uncover the truth behind their daughter's disappearance, even if it means confronting the darkest corners of their past.

As the mystery unfolds, "Hurt" explores themes of loss, family, and the enduring power of hope in the face of tragedy. Will Brandon and Olivia find closure in solving Jane Doe's case, or will their quest for answers only deepen their pain? With poignant prose and gripping suspense, "Hurt" is a heart-wrenching exploration of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. ❤️📚❤️