Maureen Doyle McQuerry
4 SeriesMaureen Doyle McQuerry lives in Richland, Washington, with her husband. Their home, near the Columbia River, attracts wildlife such as wood ducks, eagles, owls, and raccoons. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, McQuerry grew up before it transformed into Silicon Valley. She is an accomplished author known for her contributions to literature.
On her 18th birthday, Lena Mattacascar embarks on a quest to find her father, who vanished into the northern wilderness of Scree—a land inhabited by Peculiars, individuals shunned for their unusual traits. Lena, possessing extraordinary characteristics herself, wonders if she might be a Peculiar and if her father is the source. Aboard a train to Scree, she meets Jimson Quiggley, a librarian, and Marshal Thomas Slatre, who convinces her to spy on Mr. Beasley and the mysterious disappearances at his Zephyr House. As Lena delves deeper, she confronts her deepest fears in the wilds of Scree, seeking answers about her identity and her father's fate.
