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Mystery & Thriller · MelancholicA girl raised alone in a North Carolina marsh is accused of murder
Where the Crawdads Sing
by Delia Owens
See it on Amazon2018Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Kya Clark, abandoned as a child and raised by the marsh, is suspected of murder when a local man is found dead. Owens’s 2018 novel mixes nature writing, romance and a trial.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy mysteries and thrillers, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Nature · Isolation · Mystery
Screen adaptation
Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
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About the author
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