One spring evening in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, two young lovers embrace and anticipate a night to remember. What Crow Davenport and Sophie Chabot don't plan on is the nightmare to come. While attending a party, they decide to sneak away into the woods to be alone. Crow leaves Sophie alone for awhile to retrieve something from his car, and while he's gone, she's raped by multiple attackers. Sophie is so traumatized that she mentally blocks out the entire night. All she remembers is Crow. This puts him on trial for her rape.

As the trial progresses, Crow is confused as to why Sophie accused him. He thought they had something special going. But as Sophie starts to remember that night and pieces together what really happened, people around her begin to get nervous. Who attacked her and why?

In THE SLOW MOON, Ms. Cox has written a coming-of-age story about overcoming tragedy, friendship and starting over. There is good mystery and suspense mixed in with bold and colorful characters. Once I picked this book up, it was hard to put it down. Another great addition to my library.