Eden A Novel
Eden A Novel by W. A. Schwartz, published by Black Rose Writing on April 20, 2023, is a psychological thriller set in a small Southern town. The story begins with two boys discovering the remains of a child in Eden, Louisiana, which triggers a series of events that intertwine the lives of the townspeople and a woman named Evelyn Yates. As a single mother grappling with her own struggles, Evelyn receives devastating news that the remains may belong to her sister, who vanished over thirty years ago. This revelation forces her to confront her painful past and the memories she has tried to escape.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of family secrets and the impact of unresolved trauma. As Evelyn navigates her return to Eden, she faces not only the challenge of identifying the remains but also the emotional turmoil of revisiting her childhood. The novel explores themes of psychological struggle and the quest for truth, revealing how the past can shape the present. With 430 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with the intricate layers of the characters’ lives and the dark history of the town.
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“Intriguing lead characters strengthen this engaging Southern murder mystery.” -Kirkus Reviews
On a hot, muggy afternoon in Eden, a tiny, rural town deep in southeast Louisiana, two boys make a grim discovery: they unearth the decades-old remains of a child, strands of hair and clothing still attached to the bones.
Meanwhile on the other side of the country, in California, forty-one-year-old Evelyn Yates, a single mother is struggling to maintain psychological equilibrium despite problems with alcohol, a difficult teenage daughter, and her own traumatic past. Evelyn is devastated by a phone call from the Eden coroner informing her that officials suspect the remains are those of her sister who disappeared over thirty years earlier.
Evelyn, who has mentally reduced her childhood to a series of blotchy and painful memories, fled Eden years ago and has no desire to return. Her fragile internal world is suddenly threatened with collapse by this discovery and the pressure to return home to help identify the remains.
The discovery of the body sets in motion a series of events leading inevitably to the uncovering of secrets dating back nearly a century; terrible events that may involve the entire town of Eden. As Evelyn pursues answers, she finds her sanity, her life, and the life her daughter threatened. She must face her memories and delve deep into her family’s history to find answers.
Eden explores the devastating nature of secrets and the power of love to overcome.
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