Bone Lake

Callen Norgaard is 11 years old and grew up as a member of the True Word Brethren, a racist cult teaching intolerance and hate...until the night a fire kills her mother and puts her in the custody of the FBI. The FBI takes Callen to her Uncle Eli's ranch for abused horses in Bone Lake, California. As Eli and his wife, Isabelle, try to teach Callen that life isn't all black and white, they make progress, but they need time...and with the cult's assassins closing in to prevent Callen from revealing information that could destroy the Brethren, that's the one thing they don't have.

Cambell is a visual writer. She sees with the eye of a cinematographer, and writes a vivid and exciting story. This is her best so far. Her affection for her characters, even the crazy or villanous ones, is apparent as she draws complex and engaging portraits. And she is funny. There are comical scenes that will tickle the funny bone. Find a comfy chair and tell your family to order take-out - you will want to read this in one sitting.