Samuel Hawley is a thief who happened to fall in love with a beautiful young woman in a diner. The novel tells the story of their life together, mostly on the run, and what comes after with the pain of loss. The bulk of the story is set in Olympus, MA where Hawley tries to "go straight" working as a fisherman. It happens to be Lily's hometown. The real star of the story is Loo, their daughter. She depends on Hawley for shelter and safety and has lived in myriad locales, eight schools in eight years. She loves the house Hawley chooses in Olympus. Living in a house is a new thing for her. Loo can't believe how big it is and wonders how they will fill it since the bulk of their belongings are Hawley's guns. It is in Olympus where Hawley teaches Loo how to shoot. She meets her grandmother and has more adventures as well as a pseudo normal existence. This child has lived a full life that most of us could never understand.

All in all love between father and daughter can be a wondrous thing. Hawley loves Loo and tries to keep her safe. Reading this new novel will give you the answers to the many questions you might have once you start.

ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Dial Press (March 28th 2017).