Children of Chicago

Lauren Medina is new to the rank of detective in the Chicago Police Department, but her roots run deep as the daughter of a CPD legend. Dealing with her dad’s recent death, the dissolution of her marriage, and a history of trauma involving the death of her mother and sister, Medina immerses herself in her work, trying to stop the epidemic of violence against Chicago’s children. But there is a dark force stronger than any gang stalking its young victims, and Medina unfortunately knows the Pied Piper, his strength, and the great cost of wielding his power. Pelayo (Into The Forrest And All The Way Through), a lifelong Chicagoan, presents a well-researched modern fairy tale, peppered with nuggets of fascinating information that inform the story without sacrificing the pace or atmosphere. Even more remarkable is how expertly she works the unreliable narrator trope, from the first page to the final, shocking twist.