A Killing in the Hills (Bell Elkins, Book 1)
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A Killing in the Hills (Bell Elkins, Book 1) by Julia Keller
Pulitzer-prize winner, Julia Keller's first crime novel - the first in a series featuring prosecuting attorney Bell Elkins - set in the beautiful crime-ridden town of Acker's Gap. Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, visitors see only its stunning natural beauty. But for those living there it's a different story. The mountain roads harbour secret places, perfect for making the prescription drugs that tempt its desperately poor. Bell Elkins left a broken teenager, savaged by a past she couldn't forget. But, as prosecuting attorney for Raythune County, Bell is back and determined to help clean up the only home she has ever known. As winter sets in and her daughter is witness to a shocking triple murder, Bell finds her family in danger. Can she uncover the truth before her world is destroyed again?
'A rare talent and a must read' * Karin Slaughter *
'A gripping, beautifully crafted murder-mystery' * Scott Turow *
'A remarkably written and remarkably tense debutI loved it' * Dennis Lehane *
'A terrific debut - atmospheric, suspenseful, assured. I hope there's more to come in the story of Bell Elkins and Acker's Gap' * Laura Lippman *
'Be careful opening this book because once you do you won't be able to close it. A killer novel' * Tom Franklin *
'A gripping, beautifully crafted murder-mystery' * Scott Turow *
'A remarkably written and remarkably tense debutI loved it' * Dennis Lehane *
'A terrific debut - atmospheric, suspenseful, assured. I hope there's more to come in the story of Bell Elkins and Acker's Gap' * Laura Lippman *
'Be careful opening this book because once you do you won't be able to close it. A killer novel' * Tom Franklin *
Julia Keller was born and raised in Huntington, West Virginia. The chief book critic for the Chicago Tribune, she has taught both creative and non-fiction writing at Princeton, the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago, and won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing in 2005. A KILLING IN THE HILLS is her first crime novel.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780755392865 |
| ISBN 10 | 0755392868 |
| Title | A Killing in the Hills (Bell Elkins, Book 1) |
| Author | Julia Keller |
| Series | Bell Elkins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2012-08-30 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |