The Sins of Good People, a novel
On a fall night in 1951, Lily Ambrose disappeared, leaving behind only a pair of shoes, a family Bible, and questions no one wants to answer. Years later, when her body is finally recovered from the lake, the town settles on a convenient version of the truth.
But some stories refuse to stay buried.
Told through an unforgettable cast of voices – including two sisters bound by circumstance, a midwife who knows the weight of secrets all too well, and the children who accidentally stumble upon truths they were never meant to know – The Sins of Good People unfolds as a slow-burn mystery about what really happened to Lily… and who’s been keeping it quiet.
Suspenseful, compassionate, and deeply human, The Sins of Good People is a riveting story of innocence and complicity, childhood and power, and the dangerous comfort of believing that only bad people do bad things.
Coming in April 2027 from akaStory at Abrams.
About Kelly
Kelly Young Chang is the author of The Sins of Good People, forthcoming from akaStory at Abrams in April 2027. She is a member of the Women of Words workshop group and a graduate of Emerson College with double degrees in Acting and Writing. In her writing, Kelly is drawn to stories about isolated and morally gray characters, the juxtaposition of humor and sadness, redemptive arcs amidst darkness, and characters who grapple with issues of faith and doubt. Kelly grew up just outside Poughkeepsie, New York, and she now lives in New York City with her husband and son.
Contact
To contact Kelly’s literary agent, Lori Galvin, email lgalvin@aevitascreative.com. For all other inquiries, fill out the form.
