I was thrilled to be invited to the American Library Association conference where I spoke to 200 librarians and signed advanced copies of my new novel. Grateful for the honor!
“In Owens’s evocative debut, Kya Clark is a young woman growing up practically on her own in the wild marshes [of] North Carolina.… The novel culminates in a long trial, with Kya’s fate hanging in the balance. Kya makes for an unforgettable heroine. Owens memorably depicts the small-town drama and courtroom theatrics, but perhaps best of all is her vivid portrayal of the singular North Carolina setting. ”
"Fiction Book Review: Where the Crawdads Sing," Publisher's Weekly, June 18, 2018.“Looking for a book to take you away this summer? Grab one of these beauties and let your imagination run wild.”
“Where the Crawdads Sing
Abandoned by both parents and left to fend on her own in the North Carolina wetlands, Kya Clark is known around town as the “Marsh Girl.” For years, she is happy to live in nature, keeping away from the civilized world. But when two young men from the town become infatuated with her and one of them ends up dead, Kya’s life is turned upside down.”
Mackenzie Dawson, "The 20 best reads for your summer break," New York Post, May 26, 2018.