An adopted woman seeks the truth about her lost brother, uncovering buried crimes and institutional cruelty on the Oregon coast.
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An adopted woman seeks the truth about her lost brother, uncovering buried crimes and institutional cruelty on the Oregon coast.
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"Rene Denfeld reminds us that storytelling remains one of the most powerful means we have of confronting our darkest human impulses, and sometimes overcoming them."--Washington Post From the bestselling author of The Child Finder and The Enchanted, a compelling and poignant story of sibling bonds, monsters masquerading as caretakers, terrifying secrets, and the power of love to right even the most egregious wrongs. Twenty years ago, a nine-year-old boy was swept away by powerful waves on a remot...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Sexual abuse referenced in institutional past; no romance or erotic content
Violence & gore
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Child drowning death, murder, and cruel institutional treatments; wrenching but not gore-heavy
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Central critique of foster care failures and institutional harm to vulnerable children
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Sustained child abuse, sexual assault, foster cruelty, and barbaric institutional treatments
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