Ginny Gall

Set against the backdrop of racial tension in the South, the story follows Delvin Walker, a young boy who finds solace and purpose in the funeral home run by Cornelius Oliver after his mother flees. As he learns to navigate grief and loss, Delvin faces the harsh realities of his environment, including lynchings and church burnings. The fear of being wrongfully accused of murder forces him to leave the only home he knows, highlighting themes of survival, identity, and the impact of systemic racism.