Where Butterflies Wander

A Novel

By: Suzanne Redfearn

Narrated by: Kate Rudd, Vivienne Leheny, Jordan Cobb, Michael Crouch, Jess Nahikian, Joe Knezevich

From the bestselling author of In an Instant comes the moving story of a family grappling with grief and a woman with the power to help them through it—or stand in their way.

After a tragic accident claims the life of one of her children, Marie Egide is desperate to carve out a fresh start for her family. With her husband and their three surviving children, Marie travels to New Hampshire, where she plans to sell a family estate and then, just maybe, they’ll be able to heal from their grief.

Marie’s plans are thwarted when she realizes a war veteran known by locals as “the river witch” is living in a cabin on the property, which she claims was a gift from Marie’s grandfather. If Davina refuses to move on, Marie won’t be able to either.

The two women clash, and battle lines are drawn within Marie’s family and the town as each side fights for what they believe is right, the tension rising until it reaches its breaking point. And the choice is no longer theirs when a force bigger than them all—fate—takes control.

©2024 Suzanne Redfearn. (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“A poignant tale of blame, forgiveness, and the slender threads that weave into the tapestry of life. Redfearn takes her readers from heartbreak to hope, all the way making us see our ties to what’s been lost, and that even the most unlikely people can set us free.”—Gian Sardar, author of When the World Goes Quiet

“A captivating and thoughtful novel about resilience and grace in the face of tragedy. Nestled among memorable characters who will stay with you long after the last page, Suzanne Redfearn explores the lengths we will go to and the secrets we will keep to protect those we love.”—Mansi Shah, author of The Direction of the Wind

“Where Butterflies Wander is a heart-wrenching story about a grieving family and the different ways people cope with grief. Suzanne Redfearn is a master at placing her characters in challenging circumstances where they are forced to make impossible decisions. I stayed up much too late furiously turning pages to find out what would happen. I was so invested in all the characters that I didn’t know whom to root for, wanting everyone to get what they wanted. Davina and the Egide family will stay with me for a long time to come.”—Diane Barnes, author of All We Could Still Have and More Than

Listened in one setting

I really enjoyed the character development. some of the characters made me so frustrated, and that's when you know it's a good book. I want to feel emotion and this book made me laugh and cry. It's a quick listen that I def recommend.

Angels devilry!

Such a beautiful story! Love the perspective performances. This made me smile, laugh, get angry, cry...all the wonderful emotions I look for in a good book. Definitely a must read!

Absolutely incredible audiobook!

Wonderful voice acting and this author has brought an incredible story of family these characters were so real to me. Loved. 😍

Frustrating beautiful

I was so frustrated at the mom at first, but I do understand her protective actions. this was a beautiful story.

Better than I thought

This book was such a great listen. The growth of each character was such a rollercoaster.

Selflessness

Unbelievable lack of selfishness in the face of horrific circumstances. This woman suffered and yet cared for all others, people & animals alike, more than herself..

Fantastic book

I love reading this book. It starts out with tragedy and gets worse. The characters fight amongst themselves, then finally see how wonderful each of them is.

It is the coming together of souls and love

Well written Characters

Each character had depth. They had both flaws and redeeming qualities. I also liked that many people narrated the story.

Surprisingly good

The story was engaging and unique. I liked the characters and the writing. Liked the ending.

AMAZING 🤩

I loved everything. The BEST book I have listened to in a really long time. I truly wish there was a sequel. I didn’t want it to end. Debra