Joyland

In 1973, college student Devin Jones takes a summer job at Joyland, a small-town amusement park in North Carolina, where he becomes entangled in the investigation of an unsolved murder and the fate of a dying child. The novel is a nostalgic coming-of-age mystery that blends supernatural elements with a poignant exploration of heartbreak and personal growth. It captures the unique atmosphere of the carnival industry and the transition into adulthood.