A name can haunt you. A fire can redefine you. A boy who called himself Rene becomes a legend called Red.
Sixteen-year-old Rene DuPont has endured a lifetime of pain, abuse, and abandonment—until one night of horror and fire leaves him scarred but not broken. From the ashes rises Red, a teen forced into adulthood, survival, and ultimately healing. With the help of a long-lost grandmother, a mysterious estate in Virginia, and secrets hidden in the trees of Mourner's Crossing, Red must reckon with his past to unlock his future. The Weeping Willow is a gripping coming-of-age mystery rich in emotional depth, resilience, and the unbreakable bond of found family.