shadows over granite shores takes place as spring transitions to summer for two sixteen-year-old residents of Roxby Cove, Maine.
the story opens with Ben Ames breaking into a home. Ben untangles the consequences of his choices as he rebuilds broken trust and shaky relationships. from his vantage point at the fringes of social life, Ben reflects on history and an individual's role in shaping the future.
Meredith Owen nears the anniversary of the death of her uncle to whom she was very close. summer approaches and Meredith anticipates exhibiting her art in the upcoming festival. Meredith grows confidence in her art and relationships and begins to name her goals and desires.
Ben and Meredith unravel the story of the Roxby Cove community past and present as they explore justice, love and risks taken for both.
. . . coming to owl tree whimsy in 2020 . . .
{shadows over granite shores, second edition - the first edition of the novel was completed in 2014}