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The protagonist and Pak’s wife. She eventually uncovers the truth about the explosion but faces a moral dilemma about whether to reveal it.
Described as "spellbinding," "jaw-dropping," and a "powerhouse debut" for its ability to blend a fast-paced "whodunnit" with deep emotional nuance. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Miracle Creek El juicio de Miracle Creek - Angie Kim.epub
A fellow mother whose daughter has severe brain damage. She serves as an empathetic foil to the more desperate characters. Core Themes The protagonist and Pak’s wife
The narrative begins with a catastrophic event: the chamber explodes, killing two people—an autistic child named Henry and a mother named Kitt—and injuring several others. A year later, a dramatic trial begins where Henry’s mother, , is accused of intentionally starting the fire to rid herself of the burden of her son. As the trial unfolds through seven different perspectives, it reveals that everyone involved was hiding secrets that contributed to the tragedy. Key Characters Go to product viewer dialog for this item
Young’s husband, a "goose father" who immigrated to provide a better life for his daughter. He is controlling and willing to lie to protect his family.
The story centers on , Korean immigrants in Miracle Creek, Virginia, who operate the "Miracle Submarine," an experimental hyperbaric oxygen chamber used to treat conditions like autism, cerebral palsy, and infertility.
Won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel and the ITW Thriller Award.