Girl Among Crows

Daphne Gauge investigates the disappearances of two boys in her hometown, uncovering evidence of a town's belief in sacrifice for wealth and power. She must confess dark secrets to unmask the killer from 1988 and now.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: CamCat Publishing, LLC

When two young boys vanish from her hometown, Daphne Gauge is haunted by eerie similarities to her brother's disappearance 30 years earlier. Her husband dismisses the markings as mere graffiti, but Daphne fears they are symbols of an ancient Norse god. As she delves deeper, she uncovers evidence of the town's belief that sacrifice bestows wealth and power. Is this just a bloodthirsty urban myth, or is there more to the story?

Despite the lack of support from her family and friends, Daphne is determined to uncover the truth. She believes that the killer from 1988 is still out there, and she is willing to do whatever it takes to bring him to justice. She contacts the F.B.I. and agrees to give an interview, but she knows that she must confess the dark secrets that have been haunting her for years.

As Daphne prepares for the interview, she is plagued by nightmares and flashbacks of the past. She remembers the day her brother disappeared, and the sense of fear and helplessness that she felt. She also remembers the rumors that circulated in the town, rumors that suggested that her family was involved in some dark ritual.

Daphne's interview is a success, and the media attention that it receives brings the town's attention to the case. However, as the investigation unfolds, Daphne begins to realize that the truth is much more complicated than she had ever imagined. She learns that her brother's disappearance was not just a random act, but was part of a larger conspiracy that involves the town's elite and powerful families.

As Daphne digs deeper into the conspiracy, she becomes a target for those who want to keep the truth hidden. She receives threats and is followed by unknown individuals who seem to be watching her every move. She is forced to rely on her instincts and her courage to stay one step ahead of the killer and to uncover the truth before it is too late.

In the end, Daphne is able to unmask the killer and bring him to justice. She is hailed as a hero by her community, and her family is finally able to find closure after years of pain and suffering. Daphne learns that the door must remain open for the truth to be revealed, even in the face of danger and adversity.

For readers who enjoy Stephen King, Gillian Flynn, Joshilyn Jackson, Riley Sager, Jennifer McMahon, and Simone St. James, "The Door Must Remain Open" is a thrilling and suspenseful story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Dimension: 215 x 139 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780744306613
Edition number: Large Print