Retta Thala

A feisty small-town librarian named Mira uncovers a forgotten map tucked inside a battered book, sparking a voyage that threads together family secrets, long-buried memories, and a mystery that refuses to stay buried. With a determined neighbor and a wary local sheriff as unlikely allies, she follows a winding trail through sunlit plains, rain-soaked streets, and dusty, neon-lit crossroads. The pursuit tests trust, courage, and the fragile roots of community as old resentments surface and new loyalties form. As the truth inching toward light, Mira must decide how much of the past she’s willing to carry into the future.