"What follows is an extraordinary detective story as Kate and Lawrence attempt to find Marisol's identity and whether she has relatives in the U.S., calling in friends to help and avoiding law enforcement. Gallo brings home the reality faced by children in Marisol's situation, and underlines the couple's compassion and tenacity in their quest against all odds."
"Ms. Gallo has expertly intertwined social issues and current topics of the day through the story like a skilled weaver, creating a masterpiece that is filled with emotion, suspense, empathy, and love for others."
Kate and Lawrence drive through the desert on their way home from vacation and find a young girl sitting by the side of the road. Who is she? Where is she from and where is she going? Why is she there? When and how did she get there? What can they do to help? The girl won’t speak, but that doesn’t deter them from embarking on a journey through central and southern California to find the answers.
Kate and Lawrence drive through the desert on their way home from vacation and find a young girl sitting by the side of the road. Who is she? Where is she from and where is she going? Why is she there? When and how did she get there? What can they do to help? The girl won't speak, but that doesn't deter them from embarking on a journey through central and southern California to find the answers.
This month, we’ve got breaking waves, last chances, loss, therapist appointments, and much more.
I like to write about misfits, people living on the margin – quirky characters with interesting back stories.
Emily Gallo
When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer/ a storyteller?
In high school – I enjoyed it and had an inspiring English teacher who praised my work.
Novelist Emily Gallo writes the story of a young girl mysteriously found by the side of the road.
