Critically acclaimed author Kimberley Griffiths Little weaves a haunting story of friendship and family and the power of faith, once again set against the lush backdrop of the lousiana bayou. After her mother walked out ...Critically acclaimed author Kimberley Griffiths Little weaves a haunting story of friendship and family and the power of faith, once again set against the lush backdrop of the lousiana bayou. After her mother walked out on shelby jayne and her dad, shelby thought she'd never speak to her mamma again.