Sun Seekers

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Six-year-old Gracie Lynn is perpetually curious and bighearted. Convinced she knows how to save her beloved grandfather John from the 'worm' that is eating his brain a metaphor her mother once used to explain John's dementia and sundown syndrome Gracie helps him break out of his nursing home, and the two disappear together on a quest to chase the sun.

But what is an adventure for Gracie is a nightmare scenario for her estranged parents, LeeAnn and Dan. There's no way to predict where John might have taken their young daughter, or if he's capable of keeping her safe. An emotionally resonant novel, Sun Seekers artfully explores the truths of parenthood, the ways in which we sometimes hurt those we love most and the universal experience of deep loss even when the person is still here.

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An insightful view of dementia's impact on a family * Publishers Weekly *
Magnificent... A beautiful tribute to the suffering and hard-earned growth of these characters * Booklist Reviews *
Rachel McRady's poignant debut novel chronicles a fractured family while spotlighting the fragility of love -- Susan Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author
Sun Seekers is a heart-wrenching and evocative exploration of parenthood and grief. This profoundly emotional novel unveils the complex tapestry of love and pain that weaves through generations and delves into the depths of the human experience, deftly portraying the rawness of loss and the fragility of familiar bonds. A truly poignant story that will resonate with anyone who has ever loved, lost and found solace in the enduring power of love across generations -- Kalyn Fogarty, author of Everything Is Still There
In her impactful debut, Rachel McRady explores the intricate dynamics of a fractured family. Through multiple perspectives, she paints a poignant portrait of the complexities of relationships that resonate with us all -- Jo Piazza, author of We Are Not Like Them

Author Bio

RACHEL McRADY is an Emmy-winning writer and editor for Entertainment Tonight. She's been writing novels since before she could write herself, dictating stories to her very patient mother on an old computer in the 90s. Sun Seekers is her debut novel. Rachel has lived in New York City and London, writing for publications including the Washington Post, Us Weekly, Time, Motherly, Teen Vogue, Parade and more. She currently lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband, Caleb, and daughters, Iona and Isla.