COMING FEBRUARY 24, 2026
“Moving and mysterious.”
“Moving and mysterious.”
Suzanne Simonetti, USA Today best-selling
author of The Waves of Time
Suzanne Simonetti, USA Today best-selling author of The Waves of Time
COMING FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Some memories protect you.
Others imprison you.
A must-read for fans of character-driven suspense like Liz Moore’s Long Bright River and A. J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window, One Beautiful Year of Normal is a gripping psychological thriller about a woman’s dangerous decision to unearth her family’s darkest secrets.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“A standout Southern family mystery filled with lush settings, dazzling characters, and chilling surprises.”
“The prose is melodious . . . In the psychologically intriguing novel One Beautiful Year of Normal, a mourning woman contends with invincible forces of beauty and love in the face of deceit and sadness.”
“At times moving and mysterious, One Beautiful Year of Normal is a riveting family drama which takes a hard look at unchecked psychological issues and the damage that can ricochet throughout the generations.”
“In One Beautiful Year of Normal, debut author Sandra Griffith crafts an evocative Southern tale of mystery, heartache, and the search for belonging. With exquisite atmosphere and an unflinching exploration of familial bonds, mental illness, and the weight of memory, Griffith establishes herself as a fresh new voice in Southern fiction.”