The Shingle Weaver's Picnic

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In 1941, a pervasive chill of evil spreads across the globe, replacing innocence with suspicion and fear. The weight of unprecedented violence and brutality hangs heavily on humanity, as World War II escalates, reaching even the shores of America at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Annie Elizabeth Jordan, affectionately known as Cricket, struggles to comprehend the turmoil engulfing her life. The war, hidden newspaper headlines, and the heartache of loved ones create a disturbing atmosphere, yet no one offers her explanations. Anticipating her annual visit to her grandparents in the Northwestern United States, this summer promises to be different; she will travel alone due to her mother's travel restrictions caused by an impending baby. Cricket's grandparents reside in Everett, Washington, a small lumber town filled with colorful characters, including Doc Miller, who guards the secrets of the townsfolk, and Sheriff Davis, who feels responsible for every resident. The shocking murder of a child in Cricket's neighborhood sends ripples of fear through the community, leaving everyone questioning the nature of evil among them. As Cricket grapples with these events, her grandfather, a retired lawyer and judge, will work to unravel the twisted scenario, revealing a web of suspects and an astonishing conclusion.