Author Laurie Byrne Smith Captures Southern Life and Long-Held Secrets in New Mystery Petey Vanished
Set in a 1950s North Carolina neighborhood, the novel examines how one childhood tragedy shaped generations in this evocative southern mystery.
New York City, New York, United States, 20th Jan 2026 – Acclaimed southern author Laurie Byrne Smith is proud to announce the release of her captivating new mystery, Petey Vanished! A Novel of Southern Proportions, now available on Amazon in ebook, audiobook, paperback, and hardcover editions. This thought-provoking mystery draws readers into the nostalgic world of a 1950s southern town where innocence and tragedy intertwine in unforgettable ways.
In Petey Vanished!, the small-town charm of the post-war South hides an unspoken pain that has haunted an entire neighborhood for decades. When JoBeth returns to her childhood home to prepare it for sale...
