"Where the Crawdads Sing" is a 2018 coming-of-age murder mystery novel by American zoologist Delia Owens. The story is set in the marshes of North Carolina and follows two timelines: one about Kya, a young girl growing up isolated in the marsh, and another about the investigation into the murder of Chase Andrews, a local celebrity

. The novel explores themes of nature, survival, prejudice, and loneliness, with a strong focus on Kya's connection to the natural world around her. It also includes elements of romance and a crime story, as the townspeople suspect Kya of the murder due to her reclusive lifestyle and rumored relationship with the victim

. The title refers to "crawdads," which is American slang for crayfish, symbolizing the wild and untamed nature of the marsh where Kya lives. The phrase "where the crawdads sing" means far out in the wild, untouched by civilization

. The book has been highly popular, selling over 18 million copies by April 2023, and was adapted into a film released in July 2022

. You can purchase the book in English from retailers such as Thalia