Where the Crawdads Sing Reese's Book Club (A Novel)

Now adapted into a major motion picture, this worldwide phenomenon, with over 18 million copies sold, has been praised as “a painfully beautiful first novel that is at once a murder mystery, a coming-of-age narrative, and a celebration of nature.”

Chosen by readers as one of the 100 Best Books of the 21st Century, this story centers on the haunting rumors of the “Marsh Girl” that have long lingered in Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. When the handsome Chase Andrews is found dead in 1969, suspicion immediately falls on Kya Clark, the mysterious "Marsh Girl." But Kya is far more than the town’s rumors suggest. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived in the marshlands for years, finding companionship among the gulls and wisdom in the natural world. As she grows older, she longs for human connection. When two young men from town become captivated by her untamed beauty, Kya begins to open herself to new possibilities—until the unimaginable occurs.

Where the Crawdads Sing is a lyrical tribute to the natural world, a poignant coming-of-age story, and a gripping mystery. Owens explores how our past shapes us and delves into the beautiful yet harsh secrets that nature holds.