Fee Finneman has a secret. If revealed, her dearest loved ones could end up in prisonorbe hailed as national heroes. But Fee has another secreta secret buried deep within hersubconscious; a secret so sinister that, if surfaced, could hijack her very soul.Scarred by early childhood abuse and the psychological trauma that can linger for alifetime, Fee finds refuge in the natural world, immersing herself in the competitive sport ofbirding.But trauma does not stay silent. As she careens toward adolescence, she loses focus. Shebegins making reckless decisions that threaten everything she has built. With her worldunraveling, she must confront the darkest corners of her own mind or lose herselfcompletely.Crimes of Endearment is a gripping coming-of-age novel about abuse, trauma, resilience,and the devastating consequences of denial. If you enjoy emotionally intense fiction,complex female protagonists, and suspense rooted in psychological realism, this novel willstay with you long after the final page.Crimes of Endearment is guaranteed to tug at the heartstrings of any reader with apulse.