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The Flower Sisters by Michelle Collins Anderson

November 19, 2025

This gripping historical fiction novel follows a determined teen uncovering a long buried small town tragedy that reshapes everything she thought she knew. It is a powerful story of truth, resilience, and the lasting impact of family secrets.

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The Girl in the Glass Coffin: The Tonkin Affairs by Lee Ellen Hickey

August 14, 2025

Set in Oswego, New York during the Gilded Age, this historical fiction novel recounts the true and haunting story of ten-year-old Virginia Tonkin, whose death sparked one of the region’s most enduring legends.

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