All Reagan wanted was a new normal.
She's the key witness to a drive-by shooting. But what happens when her duty to justice threatens the most important thing in her world—her family?
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National Indie Excellence Award (NIEA)
Winner for New Fiction 2023
Finalist for Contemporary Fiction 2023
Finalist for Next Generation Indie Book Awards
“In her beautifully written novel, Owl in the Oak Tree, Penny Walker Veraar weaves a tale of struggle, heartbreak, mystery, and ultimate triumph that will pull at your heartstrings and remain in your memory long after you’ve turned the last page.
Lizzie, an adorable special needs child; her brother, Matthew; and [their] mother, Reagan, are struggling to adjust to life after the death of their beloved father and husband. Their story, told with poignancy and realism, is set against a backdrop of drugs, murder, and a community fighting to survive in today’s world. Owl in the Oak Tree is a treasure not to be missed.
— Lou Fletcher, author of the Murder Is My Game series
About the Author
PENNY WALKER VERAAR is retired from decades of work in the nonprofit addiction treatment field. She now spends time as a caregiver for her granddaughter with special needs. In addition to writing a story people will enjoy reading, her goal for Owl in the Oak Tree is to increase awareness by providing a glimpse into the life of a family who shares her experience.