It features a ghost trying to right a wrong dating back to the Civil War. While it's a nice story, it doesn't have the power of Counterfeit Son. In this story, Alphin takes a leap in her writing, bringing powerful emotions to play. No, this isn't an easy book, nor is it a book for the younger readers of children's novels. The details of the serial killings and torture are hinted at, but never presented in detail, giving it a PG-13 rating , rather than an R. For young adults or more mature readers who can handle difficult topics, it's a book they won't be able to put down.
Bad things do happen in life.
He tells of enduring horrible living conditions, starvation, cruelty and illnesses. After the war, he married and had seven children. He survived the horrors of the prison to live a long and full life. Cameron's story is similar. Alphin pulls together the Lacey family, Detective Simmons and Cameron in a surprising climax.