Where things come back byJohn Whaley 228 pages

This book was more than a little difficult getting into. It starts with the identification of Cullen's cousin after his drug overdose and shifts to the aftermath of the disappearance of his younger brother, Gabriel. Not very light reading. Then there is a subplot about the possible reappearance of a thought to be extinct woodpecker right in Lily, Arkansas, Cullen's home town. Except, the bird "expert" maybe a charlatan who walked out on his family. You might think where could this possibly be going? Two females with names starting with A( Alma and Ada) are Cullen's love interests are also little bit confusing. But then a bit midway though the tale, your heart quickens as you are captivated by Cullen's plight. You feel for his parents who are a bit lost in their grief. You are glad that he has a good friend in Lucas. Well worth keeping the faith.