Les huit morts de Julian Creek (Pocket Book)

The tree symbol feels so rooted in regional history and folklore. I'm curious whether the author drew from real legends or created it entirely for the story.

The story's emotional depth was powerful, but I found myself wanting a bit more momentum. Was that a deliberate choice to deepen character development?

The setting felt like a character itself, shaping the narrative in subtle ways. I wonder how much research went into capturing that time period authentically.