House Rules: A Novel

When your son cant look you in the eye . . . does that mean hes guilty? Jacob Hunt is a teen with Aspergers syndrome. Hes hopeless at reading social cues or expressing himself well to others, though he is brilliant in many ways. But he has a special focus on one subjectforensic analysis. A police scanner in his room clues him in to crime scenes, and hes always showing up and telling the cops what to do. And hes usually right. But when Jacobs small hometown is rocked by a terrible murder, law enforcement comes to him. Jacobs behaviors are hallmark Aspergers, but they look a lot like guilt to the local police. Suddenly the Hunt family, who only want to fit in, are directly in the spotlight. For Jacobs mother, Emma, its a brutal reminder of the intolerance and misunderstanding that always threaten her family. For his brother, Theo, its another indication why nothing is normal because of Jacob. And over this small family, the soul-searing question looms: Did Jacob commit murder?