E-grāmata: Missouri Normal: A Psychic and a Marine

This novel tells the story of Jane Montgomery, a psychic from Missouri. Jane's "visions" predict avoidable conflicts, but no one believes in her daymares until they come to pass. Sam Bates is her biggest naysayer and a man she's loved since childhood. He takes her to the Muscogee Nation in Oklahoma where her vision identifies child abuse. A tribal elder recognizes her gift and pronounces her a Seer. Jane understands her psychic vision as a tool for cross-cultural communication and builds a future for herself in social work. She finds her "broken" and claims it as her gift. Missouri is one of few US states whose residents span a continuum from practicing psychics to military veterans and imagines both as equally viable members of the community. Arendell's debut novel explores this unlikely pairing and argues that society needs both sides of this equation. Her deep characterization prompts an immersive reading experience true to this Southern Midwest locale. Character voices highlight regional dialogue and neurodiversity. A true celebration of differences makes what is usually considered broken more of a gift.