Jackal

In Jackal, Liz returns home for a wedding, only to face a chilling mystery when a young girl goes missing amidst a dark history of disappearances.

In Jackal, Liz Rocher returns to her hometown for her best friend's wedding, but her homecoming is marred by a chilling event. On the day of the celebration, the couple’s daughter, Caroline, mysteriously disappears, leaving behind only a blood-stained piece of white fabric. As the search intensifies, Liz begins to notice a disturbing pattern that echoes her own painful past. The woods surrounding Johnstown, Pennsylvania, have a dark history of missing Black girls, and Liz is determined to uncover the truth.

As Liz delves deeper into the town's history, she uncovers a series of tragic events that reveal a horrifying secret. The disappearances of young girls, all Black and all eerily similar, haunt her memories. The chilling connection to her former classmate, Keisha Woodson, who vanished years ago under similar circumstances, drives Liz to confront the shadows of her past. The narrative weaves a powerful commentary on race, gender, and the societal neglect of marginalized voices, making Jackal not just a thriller, but a poignant reflection on real-world issues.

With the clock ticking and the malevolent force in the woods drawing closer, Liz must summon her courage to face the darkness. The stakes are high as she races against time to find Caroline before it’s too late. Erin E. Adams crafts a gripping tale filled with suspense and social commentary, making Jackal a compelling read that resonates long after the last page is turned.