The Crying Child

Set in the isolated King's Island, Maine, the story revolves around Joanne McMullen's growing concern for her sister Mary, who is struggling with the devastating loss of her child. As Mary becomes increasingly obsessed with a haunting, childlike wail in the woods, Joanne fears for her sister's mental stability. The tension escalates when Joanne herself begins to hear the eerie cries, blurring the lines between reality and madness. The novel delves into themes of grief, familial bonds, and the psychological impact of loss.