The Mother

In The Mother, Yvvette Edwards delves into the depths of a mother's grief and her quest for understanding after her teenage son is tragically murdered. Marcia must navigate the painful process of the trial as she grapples with her own emotions and seeks meaning and hope in the aftermath of this devastating loss. As she learns more about her son's death and the accused killer's life, Marcia's beliefs and assumptions are challenged, exposing troubling truths about her own family. With her marriage strained and her husband holding secrets, Marcia finds solace in her sister and seeks answers from the scared young girlfriend of the accused. The Mother is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that examines the complexities of love, tragedy, and survival in the face of unimaginable violence.