Safe and Sound: A Novel by Laura McHugh

In the quiet town of Beaumont, Missouri, where the past hangs heavy and escape feels impossible, sisters Amelia and Kylee are haunted by the mysterious disappearance of their cousin Grace six years ago. That fateful night, Grace vanished without a trace while babysitting them, leaving behind a chilling scene of blood in the farmhouse kitchen. Her disappearance cast a dark shadow over the entire community, serving as a grim reminder to any local girl who dared to dream beyond the confines of the small town.

Now, as their own high school graduation approaches, Amelia and Kylee harbor dreams of leaving Beaumont behind, but the specter of Grace's disappearance looms large, haunting their every step. When human remains are discovered in town, the sisters see a glimmer of hope that they may finally uncover the truth about what happened to Grace. With determination and grit, they embark on a quest to unravel the secrets buried beneath the surface of their seemingly tranquil town.

As they delve deeper into Grace's past and the murky history of Beaumont, Amelia and Kylee find themselves confronting long-buried family secrets and confronting a growing list of potential suspects. Their search for answers becomes increasingly perilous as they uncover shocking truths and face unexpected dangers lurking in the shadows.

Driven by love for their cousin and a fierce determination to uncover the truth, Amelia and Kylee are thrust into a dangerous game where the stakes are higher than they ever imagined. In their quest for justice, they must confront the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of their seemingly idyllic town and fight for their own survival as they unearth the shocking truth about Grace's disappearance.