Marilou Is Everywhere: A Novel

"Cindy, the teenage narrator of Sarah Elaine Smith’s debut novel, longs to disappear from her lonely, poverty-stricken existence in rural southwestern Pennsylvania. She gets the chance when a girl from her county goes missing, and she’s able to slide into the life she’s always wanted for herself. Marilou is Everywhere is a novel of stunning emotional intelligence, and Cindy an unforgettable character, but it’s Smith’s writing that’s the real star of the book – her voice is nothing short of angelic, and this novel reads like a miracle."