Saint and Patch become friends at school, a friendship that lasts a lifetime. However Patch's life changes dramatically when he intervenes to save Misty from being forced into a vehicle. Patch then disappears. Saint is determined to find her friend. Eventually Saint rescues him but while he was imprisoned Patch met Grace who visited him in the dark and told him stories that added colour to his life.
While looking for Patch, Saint learns that many young girls have disappeared. A number of graves are discovered but many girls are still missing. Saint and Patch spend years trying to locate the girls and their killer. Saint joins the police when she leaves school and whenever possible follows clues that may lead to the truth. Meanwhile Patch continues searching for Grace and also contacting families of the missing girls.
Patch meets Sammy who runs a gallery and encourages Patch to paint. Patch paints pictures based on stories Grace told him as he tries to find clues which might help him find her. He also draws pictures of the missing girls which he gives to their families.
This novel investigates the lives of the many characters who become involved in this saga as they endeavour to find the truth regarding what is happening in their community.
Dervla McTiernan Book club that isn't a book club book selection for February 2025.
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