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In The Accident Season by Moira Fowley-Doyle, Cara and her family in Galway, Ireland, experience an annual October period of accidental injuries and misfortunes, leading them to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Cara's friend, Elsie, who appears in old photographs. As they search, the group uncovers disturbing family secrets intertwined with an eerie, magical realism, culminating in a dramatic Halloween party and shocking revelations about the true nature of their so-called curse. The novel deals with sensitive topics such as suicide, sexual abuse, and family trauma.