We’re thrilled to announce that my latest novel, It Happened in the Hollow, will be officially released on July 15 from Oliver Heber Books!

Set in the wild and haunting landscape of rural Idaho, It Happened in the Hollow is a young adult mystery filled with suspense, secrets, and a search for belonging. The story follows Landis, a foster teen who is sent to live with a new family on a secluded farm. There, he discovers a decades-old disappearance, a mysterious stretch of woods known as the Hollow, and a ghostly voice calling out from the trees. As he pieces together what happened to a boy named Benji, Landis finds healing, friendship, and the truth that refuses to stay buried.

Why Readers Are Calling It “A Haunting and Heartfelt Mystery”

With themes of grief, family secrets, redemption, and even fly fishing, this novel invites readers to slow down, look deeper, and listen for the voices that still echo in quiet places.

Whether you’re a young adult reader or just someone who loves emotionally resonant storytelling, I can’t wait for you to experience this story.

Book Clubs, I’d Love to Join You!

If you’re part of a book club—large or small—I would be honored for you to choose It Happened in the Hollow as a group read.

To support your club, I’m offering a free Book Club Packet that includes:

A chapter-by-chapter outline
Discussion questions
Bonus activities
Behind-the-scenes insights
Suggestions for author Q&A sessions

✨ I’m also available for a limited number of in-person or FaceTime discussions with book clubs. Whether you’re in Idaho or across the country, let’s connect and talk about the book, the characters, and the inspiration behind the Hollow.