Sweetgirl
Sweetgirl by Travis Mulhauser is a debut novel published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on February 11, 2016. This 256-page book is written in English and presents the story of a sixteen-year-old girl named Percy, who embarks on a desperate mission to save a neglected baby from a gang of criminals. As Percy navigates her troubled relationship with her mother and the harsh realities of her environment, she finds herself caught in a blizzard that complicates her efforts to reach safety.
In this gripping narrative, readers will follow Percy as she confronts both external dangers and her own vulnerabilities. The story unfolds with a blend of action and adventure, set against a backdrop of small-town life and rural challenges. As Percy takes the baby into her care, the tension escalates with the looming threat of Shelton and his associates, creating a taut atmosphere filled with dark humor and emotional depth. Sweetgirl explores themes of courage and sacrifice, offering a nuanced portrayal of a young girl’s resilience in the face of adversity.
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A fiercely compelling debut about a sixteen-year old girl trying to save a baby from a gang of criminals
Percy is sixteen and used to her mama disappointing her. But this time her mama’s been gone for nine days and she’s been seen up at Shelton Potter’s farmhouse. Which can only mean she’s strung out on meth again, and who knows when she’ll be back.
A blizzard rolls in and Percy jumps in her pickup and sets off for the farmhouse. She finds Shelton and a woman passed out on the floor, sleeping off the latest binge. But no sign of her mama.
Percy heads upstairs and finds a neglected baby girl, in urgent need of care and attention. Percy knows she has no choice. She has to take the baby and get her to a hospital as soon as she can.
But the blizzard shows no sign of stopping and soon her pickup is snowed in. Now she’s on foot and before long two-bit criminal Shelton wakes up and heads out with four of his associates, on the hunt for whoever has taken the baby . . .
Taut, darkly humorous and told in Percy’s unflinching voice, Sweetgirl is a moving exploration of courage and sacrifice that is horrifying, tender, and hopeful.
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