The Reformatory

Set in segregated Florida during June 1950, The Reformatory follows twelve-year-old Robbie Stephens Jr., who faces the horrors of a reform school after defending his sister. With a unique ability to see ghosts, Robbie uncovers chilling truths about the missing boys at the school while navigating threats and forming bonds with friends Redbone and Blue. As his sister Gloria rallies support to rescue him, the novel delves into the intersections of racism, injustice, and haunting memories, inspired by the real experiences surrounding the Dozier School for Boys.