The Last Summer at Feather River

Ten years after an accident that forced her family to close Camp Feather River, Brooke must return to the ranch to care for her grandfather and face the repercussions of their decision.

Brooke once loved spending every summer at Feather River, riding horses, swimming in the lake, and helping her grandfather, Charlie, run the youth camp. But she has not set foot on the property since she and her mother abruptly left that night. Once back at the ranch, Brooke discovers that her family has been hiding more than she knew. While struggling to come to terms with what happened--and her part in it--Brooke realizes the accident might not have been an accident at all.

Author: Karen Nelson
Publisher: Sibylline Press
Published: 05/19/2026
Pages: 296
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.47h x 5.32w x 0.67d
ISBN: 9798897400188


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Foreword 04/27/2026

About the Author
Nelson, Karen: -

Karen Nelson is the author of the novels The Last Summer at Feather River and The Sunken Town, and the co-founder of the nonprofit Writing By Writers. During her long career in nonprofits she has protected open space, funded cancer research, trained people to complete endurance events, and helped writers bring their work into the world. When not organizing writing workshops, she can be found hiking with her dog, reading, traveling, experimenting in the kitchen, and hosting dinner parties.