In "Listen to Ivan", Robert E. Lafond delivers a suspenseful and deeply human mystery set in a small New England town. When Rose Mary Johnson is found murdered, suspicion falls immediately on her husband, Donald, who insists on his innocence. As the investigation unfolds, hidden secrets surface, and the lives of those closest to the family are thrown into turmoil.
At the center of the story are Rose Mary's children, Ellen and Bobby. Ellen struggles to hold her family together while navigating the challenges of adolescence. Bobby, her younger brother with autism, shares a remarkable connection with Ivan, a crow who observes the world with uncanny insight. Through Bobby's eyes and Ivan's watchful presence, truths emerge that others overlook.
As Donald fights to prove his innocence, the family faces grief, fractured relationships, and questions of justice. "Listen to Ivan" explores the nature of perception, the fragility of memory, and the bonds that endure even in the darkest moments. Lafond's narrative is a compelling tale of suspense, family, and the quiet power of observation, inviting readers to question what they see and whom they trust.
