Set against the nostalgic backdrop of 1961 New Bremen, Minnesota, 'Ordinary Grace' delves into the poignant coming-of-age story of thirteen-year-old Frank Drum. In the face of a series of deaths that cast a shadow over his small town, Frank confronts the harsh realities of life that breach his youthful innocence. From accidents and natural occurrences to suicide and murder, each passing brings Frank closer to a maturity that is thrust upon him far too soon. As Frank navigates family secrets, lies, and betrayals, the novel, rich with the themes of wisdom and divine grace, unwinds the complex fabric of small-town life through the reflective lens of a man recounting the transformative summer of his youth.