When her best guy friend falls victim to a vicious hate crime sixteen-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. Richly atmospheric this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go against everyone you know in the name of justice. Against a backdrop of poverty clannishness drugs and intolerance Myracle has crafted a harrowing coming-of-age tale couched in a deeply intelligent mystery. Smart fearless and compassionate this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author.