Stone Garden: A Novel

New York Times Notable Book: “Lyrical and honest. . . . a well-written story dealing with loss and coming of age reminiscent of Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones.” —Library Journal

A smart young woman making her way through the privileged terrain of northeastern prep-school land, Alice McGuire is certain of her world and her future—until the summer her best friend and soul mate, Matthew Swan, vanishes on a trip to Mexico. Stunned, Alice and the rest of the close-knit town that adored Matthew search for answers. For Alice, the journey of heartbreak leads from everything that is familiar to forbidden places and forgotten people who will teach her about kindness and forgiveness: lessons that will open her to new possibilities and unexpected hope.

Vividly wrought, deeply resonant, and told in a remarkable voice that sparkles with wit and wisdom, Stone Garden is a splendid triumph from an accomplished writer.

“Alice McGuire, the narrator of Stone Garden, is just as smart and funny as Holden Caulfield.” —Trenton Times

“Molly Moynahan’s second novel is about grief. It is also fun to read.” —The New York Times Book Review

“A wonderful and wise novel, a story told with unflinching courage and honesty.” —Ken Wells, author of Meely LeBauve

“I found myself missing Alice’s voice after I finished the book.” —Chicago Tribune

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Release date

Ebook: December 15, 2023