In this powerful novel from award-winning author Suzanne Chazin, a tense stand-off between a Hispanic police officer and an undocumented immigrant leads to the shooting death of one, the shattered life of the other, and the shocking connection between them. . . On a clear, moonlit night in December, police detective Jimmy Vega races to the scene of a reported home invasion in an upscale New York community. As Vega arrives, he spots a Hispanic man...

Max likes riding the bus to and from school.

During his day at school, Max listens to and writes a story, plays on the playground, and eats lunch.

A long-buried family secret and a chance encounter with an estranged sibling force police detective Jimmy Vega to confront his deepest fears in this gripping new mystery by award-winning author Suzanne Chazin . . . It's spring in Lake Holly, New York, a time of hope and renewal. But not for immigrants in this picturesque upstate town. Raids and deportations are on the rise, spurring fear throughout the community. Tensions reach the boiling point...

When a mudslide wipes out multiple members of a wilderness therapy trip, the three surviving teenagers must survive the elements, their demons, and one another.

When it is time for his yearly checkup, Max goes to the doctor and gets very good news.

A bilingual boy and his father, who only speaks Spanish, spend a day together.

While on a visit to his grandparents' farm, Max and his friend Don have fun helping with the chores.

Tired of moving around so much, Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, dreams of a stable home.

While trying to expose a private security firm hired by the government to weaponize scrabs, Clara and Team Seven face their biggest threat yet--their own demons.