This story takes place during the
Great Depression in
East Texas. Young Harry Crane discovers the mutilated body of a black woman that sets off a mystery involving rising violence and
racism. Despite the efforts of
law enforcement, the killing continues. Harry and his younger sister, Thomasina, fix their suspicions on a local horror legend, The Goat Man, who lives deep in the
Big Thicket. Together they set out to solve the mystery of who the real killer is. ==Awards==