On a small island just off the Oregon coast, everyone's got a secret. And everyone is holding a grudge.

From the school bully to the new-in-town pastor of the church, does anyone really know their neighbors?

Lucy is a nine-year-old girl; socially awkward and extremely intelligent. After her family experienced a tragedy, she took it upon herself to always look after her younger brother.

When tragedy strikes again, Lucy starts digging around to try to make sense of it all.

In the process, she uncovers Birdseye's darkest secret.

But knowing the truth may cost her life.