Light from a Distant Star

Light from a Distant Star is a compelling coming-of-age novel narrated by 13-year-old Nellie Peck, whose life is disrupted by her father's failing business and her family's shifting dynamics. As she navigates her responsibilities toward her younger brother and grapples with her half-sister's quest for her birth father, three enigmatic figures enter her world, challenging her perceptions of truth and trust. When violence shatters her innocence and a courtroom drama unfolds, Nellie faces moral dilemmas that leave her feeling unheard and vulnerable, all while a man's fate hangs in the balance. This poignant story explores the themes of betrayal and the complexities of growing up amid turmoil.