Julia Cates, a once-famous child psychologist, has hit rock bottom. After a high-profile case ruins her reputation, she retreats to her quiet life, unsure of her future. But when her estranged sister Ellie, a small-town police chief, calls for help, Julia faces a challenge unlike anything she’s known.
A wild, feral child emerges from the dense Washington forest, unable to speak and carrying the weight of a haunting mystery. Who is she? Where did she come from? And why has no one claimed her? Ellie, desperate to solve the case, begs Julia to use her skills to connect with the child and uncover the truth.
As Julia and Ellie work together, old family tensions rise. Julia must overcome her shaken confidence, while Ellie fights to prove she’s more than just a local beauty queen turned cop. Meanwhile, the child—dubbed “Alice”—holds secrets they couldn’t have imagined. Her wild instincts and heartbreaking behavior pull Julia deeper into a battle to save not just Alice, but herself.
As the sisters navigate the clues, shocking twists emerge, and the fragile bond between them is tested. Can they unravel the truth behind Alice’s tragic past? Or will their own broken history stop them from giving her the home she desperately needs?
With moments of suspense, heartache, and hope, Kristin Hannah crafts a gripping story of redemption, family, and survival. “Magic Hour” surprises with its emotional depth and keeps you turning the pages, rooting for an unlikely trio to find healing in the face of the unknown.
