1949 Tennessee. When Michaela “Mickey” Braxton’s teenage brother is sent to Lakestone School for Boys, she uncovers a legacy of abuse, vanishing boys, and brutal retaliation. As the school pushes back, Mickey fights to expose the truth—even when it nearly costs her life.

A gripping Southern noir crime novel of loyalty, vengeance, and survival.

Lakestone School for Boys is perfect for fans of The Nickel Boys and Winter’s Bone.