Cage of Stars by Jacquelyn Mitchard

This is a novel of a Mormon family, murder and mental illness. I learned about Mormonism while the events unfolded, Mormonism without apologies and without drama, but also as a powerful guiding force in this family and their community. Mitchard is a deft and compelling writer. The story is narrated through the voice of Veronica (Ronnie) Swan, the oldest daughter of Cressie and London Swan. An unimaginable tragedy befalls this family, and the book describes how they continue to go on with their lives. In a way, this is another book about faith and how the individual has choices, and how these choices effect very different outcomes.