"Eleven days ago, we lost three dear teachers and friends. Until the truth behind the tragedy of that prom is brought to light, our hearts cannot find peace."
In the courtyard of Midtown High School, beneath a canopy of green shade, the entire faculty and student body had gathered to listen to the pastor's prayer.
"As the Book of Ecclesiastes tells us, no one knows when death will strike. Fated as we are, humanity is like birds trapped in a cage or fish caught in a net, unable to break free. Yet despite life's hardships, the grace of the Lord, the love of God, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit will protect us who remain."
Chapter 36