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Petey Vanished!: A Novel of Southern Proportions takes readers back to the charming yet complicated world of 1950s Southern life. When JoBeth returns to her hometown to close up the family home, she uncovers long-buried secrets tied to a mystery that haunted her childhood. Petey Shiner, a neighborhood boy, disappeared one sunny afternoon and was never seen again. “I can’t find Petey. He’s not home yet…” begins the heart-stopping call that changes everything. As JoBeth and childhood friend Billy reconnect, they unravel not just the mystery of Petey, but also old emotions.
The novel captures the beauty of front porch summers, childhood innocence, and the dark shadows that can linger. It’s a nostalgic, gripping story of love, loss, and long-held questions
In the stillness of the Governor's Road, one child's disappearance shattered a thousand childhoods
Petey was supposed to come straight home from school. But by four o’clock, he was still missing. “Hyacinth, hang up and call the police,” Betty said, panic in her voice. That moment changed the whole neighborhood. The search began right away…neighbors calling out, flashlights sweeping through yards and woods. No one wanted to believe something terrible had happened.
Now, standing in her old living room, JoBeth opened a dusty trunk filled with old photos, toys, and letters. She felt the mystery calling her back. It was time to find the truth.