You Say Killer, I Say Daddy: A 10 year old's perception of abandonment and self-discovery

"Your daddy killed Chris!"

When Nikki heard her little cousin utter these four words, she had no idea they would change the course of her young life forever. Had no idea that her beloved father would be ripped away from her, drawn into a protracted legal battle. Had no idea that she would be forced to flee her home and go into hiding with her mother and siblings. Had no idea of the agony her whole family would face as the result of her father's actions.

Adapting to her ever-changing reality, Nikki struggles to navigate her way through her new life. Around every corner awaits a new challenge for her and her family to overcome, all accompanied by the constant worry about when she would see her father again.

This coming-of-age story follows Nikki as she grows from a child into a young woman. Through her journey, Nikki must learn to become independent, think for herself, and come to terms with the moral implications of what her father has done. But Nikki knows the truth about why her father did it. She knows that the murder is not quite as cut and dry as it may seem...