"A riveting mystery that balances thrills with deeper themes of self-discovery, forgiveness, and healing." — The BookLife Prize"A fiercely energetic story, full of moments both bitterly heartbreaking and tenderly uplifting ... Have a handkerchief handy." — IndieReader (5-Stars, IR Seal of Approval)"Part crime thriller, part sleuthing mystery, and part legal thriller, this has everything you could possibly want in an exciting read." — Readers' Favorite 2025 Silver Medal WinnerThe last time Emily Calby was in Dilfer County, Georgia, she was twelve years old, climbing out a window and running for her life, the only survivor of the infamous Calby Murders. She went missing and never returned, shut out even thinking of her life in Georgia. Now twenty-four, she’s a law school graduate opening her own firm in Memphis, excited about a new start.But the past never lets go.
A mysterious letter lures her back home, where she confronts the ghosts of her childhood and uncovers an age-old web of secrets and treachery that threaten everything she knows about her family, her very existence. As she works to untangle the mystery, powerful forces seek to block her every move. What are they trying to hide?Each puzzle piece escalates the danger, not just to her, but everyone around her, including Meggie Tribet, the best friend she abandoned. In Emily’s fractured psyche, there are no limits to what, or who, she’s willing to sacrifice to protect them.The Girl Goes Home is a standalone mystery-thriller in the multi-award-winning Emily Calby Series, featuring Dorian Box’s unique blend of darkness and light.PRAISE FOR THE EMILY CALBY SERIES“Dark and gritty … an exceptional, heart-pounding story full of raw emotion, deep-seated fear, and an undercurrent of hope and innocence.
Deeply atmospheric … without peer in contemporary mysteries/thrillers.” — Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize Semifinalist“In Emily, Author Dorian Box has created a rarity—a teenage protagonist that is at once sympathetic, vulnerable and largely fearless.” — BestThrillers.com (Best Psychological Thriller of Year)“The story that author Dorian Box has created for Emily Calby is nothing short of thrilling, but it’s the masterful interplay of character, setting, and theme, along with the fast pace and high emotional stakes that make this a real page-turner.” — IndieReader Discovery Award for Fiction“A unique mix of hope, shattered innocence, pain, fear, and vulnerability … a great, suspenseful read.” — Readers’ Favorite Medal for Suspense Fiction“You root for the lead, Emily, and stick with her throughout. Engaged me from the first page. Excellent story.
Dark and grisly, yet a lot of hope comes with this one.” — Feathered Quill Medal for Mystery/Suspense“Most heartwarming bloody crime I’ve ever read ... Emily’s story is both heart-wrenching in the tragedies that befall her, as well as heartwarming in the people she meets that help her on her way.” — BookishFirst“[S]tandout sequel from Dorian Box featuring a fierce female main character, a perfectly planned and paced plot, and a strong sense of theme … Emily is a brilliant character; she is the perfect balance of admirable and flawed. ... Every scene is meaningful, which makes the book a true page-turner.” — IndieReader (5 Stars, IR Seal of Approval)“Once again, I’m floored, breathless, and sleep-deprived from racing through yet another harrowing and heartfelt adventure in the ever-dangerous life of young Emily Calby.” — NetGalley
