Leave No Trace by Mindy Mejia

Set against the rugged backdrop of Minnesota's Boundary Waters, this gripping psychological thriller follows the story of a young speech therapist, Maya Stark, who is tasked with unraveling the mystery of a boy who reappears after vanishing with his father into the wilderness a decade earlier. As Maya delves deeper into the boy's past, she uncovers dark secrets and confronts her own troubled history, leading to a suspenseful exploration of survival, identity, and the unbreakable bonds between parent and child. The narrative weaves together themes of nature's unforgiving beauty and the resilience of the human spirit, creating a compelling tale of redemption and discovery.