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Everyone in the coastal town of Bayport, SC

knows Sarah Thorn is insane.

Except for Sarah.

Guided by her nanny, and with best friend Abby Mills at her side, Sarah is sheltered from the whispering gossip of small-town tongues and enjoys childhood innocence where fireflies race to her and sunsets call out her name.

But innocence is no barrier to time, and years later, when Abby is arrested for killing her father, Sarah’s stability is challenged again. The gossips start talking. Who murdered Branch Street’s notorious butcher? Who cut off the meat freezer’s latch?

Struggling with sanity on the verge of collapse, Sarah’s mind holds the answers that could set Abby free...

Long-buried memories...

An unthinkable crime...

Secrets only the devil should tell.

Fans of Prince of Tidesand Where the Crawdads Sing will enjoyWhims of God.

＂A heart-wrenching story of tragedy, redemption, and the sacrifices we make to protect the people we love.＂

-City Book Reviews