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The Bright Forever by Lee Martin

The Bright Forever by Lee Martin

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A Pulitzer Finalist Small-Town Mystery of 1970s Indiana, Missing Children, and Rural Secrets

In a quiet, rural Indiana town along the Wabash River during the summer of 1972, nine-year-old Katie DeLaunte vanishes while riding her bicycle. The tragedy fractures the small community, igniting suspicion, gossip, and local police investigations.

Narrated through multiple perspectives—including Katie's neighbor Henry Dees, a solitary math teacher carrying his own secret past, Katie's family, and local residents—the story unravels small-town innocence, guilt, and moral responsibility.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Lee Martin's Pulitzer Prize finalist novel delivers a haunting, empathetic examination of small-town secrets and tragedy. Perfect for readers of Kent Haruf, Elizabeth Strout, and William Treichler.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780307209863

Binding: Paperback

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Publisher: Three Rivers Press

Pages: 304

Author:

  • Lee Martin

Language: English

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