Carolyn Haines Libros

Set in the summer of 1963 in rural Mississippi, the story follows Bekkah Rich, who enjoys the freedom of exploring KaliOka Road. Her world shifts dramatically with the arrival of horse trainer Nadine, the unsettling presence of a mysterious religious group, and the disappearance of her best friend's infant sister, Maebelle. As Bekkah becomes captivated by horses and the enigmatic community, she is compelled to confront the complexities of trust and the harsh realities of adulthood, leading her to take perilous risks in search of the truth.

The concluding story of The Jexville Chronicles follows Dixon Sinclair as she returns to her hometown to manage the local newspaper and confront her father's murder. Settling into her ancestral McVay house, she investigates the mysterious disappearances of two teenage girls, whose grim fates suggest a deeper, sinister ritual linked to local traditions. As tensions rise, Dixon must navigate her distrust of Sheriff J.D. Horton while uncovering the truth behind the town's dark secrets, all while preventing a potential lynching of an innocent suspect.

Aine Cahill, a graduate student immersed in research on Henry David Thoreau, is on the brink of a breakthrough that could secure her fame and a promising career. However, her journey is complicated by a hidden secret tied to her troubled past, which threatens to surface as she navigates the academic world.

Sarah is no stranger to drama. So when this talented actress and a P.I. hears that her best friend's husband is suddenly on his deathbed back home, she snaps into "action!" and gets right on the case... Turns out others in Zinnia, Mississippi, have fallen prey to the illness as well. The folks from the Centers for Disease Control are on the scene, but they can't find a cure for it...or for the boll weevils that are decimating Sunflower County's cotton crop. With patients in quarantine and the whole town in crisis, Sarah will go out on a limb to stop the outbreak—and try to save the only place she's been proud enough to call home.

Set in a repressive Southern town in 1926, the story unfolds as sixteen-year-old Mattie arrives as a mail-order bride. She encounters a community steeped in strict gender roles and faces challenges when Duncan, the daughter of a controversial figure, survives a lightning strike and gains prophetic abilities. As Mattie defends Duncan against town prejudice and navigates her own troubled marriage, friendships deepen amid rising tensions. A hurricane brings tragedy and a quest for revenge, shaping a powerful narrative of resilience and defiance.

The story unfolds as Sarah Booth Delaney, seeking solace after a traumatic event and personal heartbreak, plans a Thanksgiving gathering in Zinnia, Mississippi. Her plans take a shocking turn when she discovers a newborn baby abandoned on her porch, accompanied by a disturbing pool of blood. This unexpected and chilling situation propels her into a mystery that intertwines her holiday preparations with urgent questions about the baby's origins and the dark circumstances surrounding its arrival.

As Sarah Booth sees it, Easter weekend is a time to celebrate life in all its many forms. So when the newly pregnant Tinkie invites her and Cece on a girls' trip to Lucedale, Mississippi, to celebrate that spring has officially sprung, Sarah Booth can't resist. Plans include facials, food, and a trip to the incredible Garden of Bones — a miniature Holy Land with recreations of all parts of the Middle East — for their Sunrise Easter Services led by biblical scholar, gardener, and creator of the Gardens Daniel Reynolds.

The arrival of Annie, a young amnesiac, disrupts the harmonious life of Berta and Bob Henderson, who are loving parents to their own children and have welcomed a foster child into their home. As they try to help Annie recover her memories, unsettling events unfold, suggesting that her past may be more dangerous than anyone anticipated. This gripping tale explores themes of family, love, and the hidden dangers that can emerge from unexpected circumstances.

Set in the 1920s, the story follows Elizabeth Maslow, an educated and unconventional woman in Mission, Alabama. Defying societal norms, she remains unmarried and raises a child with webbed hands and feet, prompting fear and suspicion in a community steeped in superstition and religious repression. Elizabeth's existence challenges the town's rigid definitions of womanhood, marking her as a figure of both danger and defiance in an oppressive environment.