Surrey, Massachusetts

The second scene of the novel is set in Surrey, Massachusetts. Aubrey was a teenager still trying to cope with her psychic abilities. This is where Missy, who had been dead only a short time, gave Aubrey the violets that eventually led to Aubrey's realization that Missy had used the flowers to name her killer. This is also where Missy died and where Aubrey settled down as an adult, trying to establish a stable, normal life for herself. The majority of the action of the novel takes place here, from the location of the carnival about 20 years ago to the newspaper where Aubrey works as a reporter in present day. There are several specific places described as part of this overall setting, including the Plastic Fork where Missy spent time with Frank, the newspaper office where Aubrey works and the condo where Levi stays during his time...