Scowler

Ry lives with his mother and little sister on a decaying farm in Iowa in 1981.  His father has been imprisoned for terrible abuse to his mother and him.  The abuse is told in graphic, disturbing details, making Marvin into a true monster.  Ry was able to get through the abuse as a child with help from three small toys.  When word comes that there has been an explosion at the prison, Marvin shows up, inflicting more pain and fear than thought possible.  This is interrupted by the landing of a meteorite on the farm.  However, the meteorite only causes more problems.
This book is on the Tayshas list, and I was trying to get out of my comfort zone by reading it.  It is very dark and disturbing.  I'm not sure I would recommend this book due to it's domestic and family violence, but it was definitely scary.