The Weight of Blood: A Novel

The Weight of Blood is a gripping and suspenseful novel that delves into the dark side of a bucolic landscape, where two mysterious disappearances occur a generation apart.

Despite her close ties to the community, Lucy Dane is haunted by the loss of her friend Cheri and sets out to uncover the truth behind her death.

Through her journey, Lucy discovers a secret that pervades the secluded Missouri hills and a more personal revelation concerning her mother's disappearance years earlier.

With a masterful storytelling style, Laura McHugh creates a tangled terrain as alive and unforgettable as the characters who inhabit it.

This novel is an urgent look at the dark side of a seemingly idyllic landscape and a compelling exploration of the meaning of family and identity.