The discovery of human bones at the site of an old drive-in leads Callie Anne Benton to recall the eventful summer of 1956 when her agoraphobic mother developed a strong bond with a drifter named Charlie Memphis. A first novel.

Product Description: “A captivating novel.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch“Reynolds creates a genuine and engaging young narrator…and maintains heat and suspense on every page.”—Detroit Free PressA mystery, a coming of age novel, a tragic love story, a rich evocation of a memorable time and place in America, The Starlite Drive-In by Marjorie Reynolds is all of these things and more...read more