Safe and Sound: A Novel By Laura McHugh

In the small town of Beaumont, Missouri, the disappearance of teenage cousin Grace still haunts sisters Amelia and Kylee years later. When Grace vanished from their farmhouse one fateful night while babysitting them, leaving behind a trail of blood, it shattered their sense of safety and innocence. Now, as they approach their own high school graduation, the specter of Grace's disappearance looms large, casting a shadow over their aspirations to escape the confines of their stagnant hometown.

Amelia and Kylee, determined to unravel the mystery surrounding Grace's disappearance, are driven by a mix of curiosity and desperation. Their dreams of leaving Beaumont behind are intertwined with their quest for justice for Grace, whose fate remains unknown. When human remains are discovered in town, it reignites their determination to uncover the truth, even as it plunges them deeper into the dark underbelly of their community.

As they delve into Grace's past and unearth long-buried secrets, the sisters confront the harsh realities of their town's social dynamics and the lengths to which individuals will go to maintain the status quo. With each revelation, they find themselves drawn into a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal, where nothing is as it seems and everyone has something to hide.

Despite the risks and mounting danger, Amelia and Kylee refuse to back down, driven by their unwavering commitment to find Grace, dead or alive. Their journey becomes a fight not only for justice but also for their own survival, as they confront the chilling truth about the town they call home and the sinister forces that lurk beneath its surface. 📚❤️