This interesting and captivating historical fiction novel we'll surely be one that is the ride of your life. Set in Colorado in the late 1930's it will follow the struggles of a town that is quick to judge without asking questions first and a loving family that will do just about anything to uncover the truth. I will say that I was deeply impressed with the direction that this novel went. Thereare character that you adore and then there are the ones that you can't stand. However, in the end it is what balances out the complete story and that is what is important.
In the late 1930's we are introduced to Martha Helen and her family. They are very poor but are very kind and compassionate compared to some of the other families in town. When a penniless drifter name Otis comes around looking for work they take him in. However there are those in town who are suspicious of this outsider and say nothing good could come of it.
Everything seems to be well until Martha Helen's best friend disappears and is later found dead. The whole town believes the drifter has something to do with it while Martha and her family think it was someone else. Wilk they be able to uncover the truth before another person goes missing and will they be able to do so without the town tearing themselves apart?