The Shadows of Mystic River - Caroline Phipp

‘The Shadows of Mystic River’ is a glimpse into the life of a young girl who is blessed with resilience, strength and loyalty. Annabeth Fortman’s father moves her to a new town in West Virginia, after he is reassigned by the navy. Looking for a job, she arrives at ‘Restaurant 66’ where, as Annabeth quickly realises, the town of Mystic River has its own deadly secrets. She must navigate her way through, love, loss, turmoil and heartache if she is to escape the life bestowed upon her. Annabeth finds that a new town brings new rules and that she has no way of predicting what will happen next…