The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard
Twenty-six years ago, when she was only three months old, Jody Linder's father was murdered as she slept in her cot. Her mother vanished, presumed dead. Local trouble-maker Billy Crosby confessed to the murder and was locked up, leaving his wife and son to face the consequences in the small Kansas town of Rose. But his son Collin, now a lawyer, has successfully petitioned for a retrial, which means that - for now - Billy is back in town. Jody is horrified - the man who tore her family apart is living just a few streets away. So why does she find herself wondering if Collin is right? What if Billy was innocent, and her close-knit family has been hiding a terrible secret all these years? Haunting and powerful, this is Nancy Pickard's finest achievement to date.
Tantalizing. . Pickard writes with insight and compassion. * The New York Times on THE VIRGIN OF SMALL PLAINS *
Mesmerizing . . . cleverly planted surprises and the convincing portrait of smalltown life make this a memorable read. * Publishers Weekly on THE VIRGIN OF SMALL PLAINS *
A writer of substantial literary power and gravitas . . . Pickard's latest is a darn good read, and anyone smart enough to pick it up can't help but admire it. * Denver Post on THE VIRGIN OF SMALL PLAINS *
Suspenseful . . . Pickard keeps the surprises coming and the tension high all the way to the end. * Detroit Free Press on THE VIRGIN OF SMALL PLAINS *
Mesmerizing . . . cleverly planted surprises and the convincing portrait of smalltown life make this a memorable read. * Publishers Weekly on THE VIRGIN OF SMALL PLAINS *
A writer of substantial literary power and gravitas . . . Pickard's latest is a darn good read, and anyone smart enough to pick it up can't help but admire it. * Denver Post on THE VIRGIN OF SMALL PLAINS *
Suspenseful . . . Pickard keeps the surprises coming and the tension high all the way to the end. * Detroit Free Press on THE VIRGIN OF SMALL PLAINS *
Nancy Pickard's Jenny Cain mystery series is highly-acclaimed in America. She is a three-time Edgar Award Nominee, most recently for US bestseller The Whole Truth, and has won the Agatha, Anthony, Macavity and Shamus Prizes.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340921869 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340921862 |
| Title | The Scent of Rain and Lightning |
| Author | Nancy Pickard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder Paperback |
| Year published | 2010-07-22 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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