In the marshes of North Carolina, a young girl named Kya Clark, abandoned by her family, grows up isolated from society, nurturing a deep connection with nature. As she blossoms into a beautiful woman, she becomes entangled in a mysterious murder investigation that rocks her small town. With themes of resilience, loneliness, and the quest for belonging, Kya's journey is both haunting and intricately woven. Readers are drawn into the complexities of love and betrayal as secrets surface, intertwining human emotion with the secrets of the wild. What happens when the world finally finds Kya—will they embrace her, or will she remain forever an outsider?
By Delia Owens
Published: 2018
"The marsh knows the secrets of the heart, unravels the stories hidden beneath the surface, and whispers truths that only the solitary can hear."
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENON—NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! More than 15 million copies sold worldwide A Reese’s Book Club Pick A Business Insider Defining Book of the Decade “I can't even express how much I love this book! I didn't want this story to end!”—Reese Witherspoon “Painfully beautiful.”—The New York Times Book Review For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life—until the unthinkable happens. Where the Crawdads Sing is at once an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder. Owens reminds us that we are forever shaped by the children we once were, and that we are all subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps.
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Where the Crawdads Sing
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Delia Owens is an acclaimed American author and wildlife scientist, best known for her bestselling novel "Where the Crawdads Sing," which has captivated readers around the world with its evocative prose and deep connection to nature. Owens' writing is characterized by rich descriptions of the natural world, a keen understanding of human emotions, and an intricate weaving of mystery and coming-of-age themes. Her previous works include "Cry of the Kalahari" and "The Eye of the Elephant," which reflect her extensive experience in wildlife research in Africa. With a background in science and a passion for storytelling, Owens artfully combines her expertise in nature with compelling narratives.
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