Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens It is a literary fiction novel and was published in 2018.

The story centers on Kya, a young girl abandoned by her family to fend for herself in the marshes of North Carolina in the 1950s. Nicknamed "The Marsh Girl" by the townspeople, Kya learns to navigate the harsh yet abundant wilderness, relying on her resilience and the lessons of nature. As she grows, she develops a deep connection to the marsh, finding solace and knowledge in its intricate ecosystems. The novel follows Kya's journey of survival, self-discovery, and ultimately, her entanglement in a murder investigation that threatens to expose her secrets and shatter the fragile life she has built.