We Were Kings
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We Were Kings by Court Stevens
A twenty-year-old crime, an accelerated death penalty, and an elitist family cover-up: Nyla races against the death row clock to save a woman the world is rooting for . . . and against. Which side will you choose?
'Stevens deftly weaves multiple threads, including diamonds, meth, national politics, and human trafficking, into a riveting narrative of betrayed friendships and fraught family tiesPairing old-fashioned amateur sleuthing with a decidedly on-trend, online true crime investigation, this taut mystery unspools with a chillingly calibrated pace, and the violent, stunning payoff is sure to surprise even the most genre-familiar reader . . . readers looking for their next addictive page-turner can mine this well-crafted whodunit for every worthy twist.' * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
'Stevens explores small-town atmosphere and politics very well. The mystery and suspense build consistently . . . While there are some reveals that seem a bit obvious, others are clever and twisty enough to pick up the slack. Nyla is a likable and relatable protagonist, as is her relationship to Sam Stack, the son of Cora King's former boyfriend. Easily consumable with a fast-paced plot, this is a quick and enticing read for fans of murder mysteries and family dramas . . . Stevens delivers a cunning tale that will appeal to existing fans and could attract some new readers. A solid addition to any YA collection.' * School Library Journal *
'Stevens explores small-town atmosphere and politics very well. The mystery and suspense build consistently . . . While there are some reveals that seem a bit obvious, others are clever and twisty enough to pick up the slack. Nyla is a likable and relatable protagonist, as is her relationship to Sam Stack, the son of Cora King's former boyfriend. Easily consumable with a fast-paced plot, this is a quick and enticing read for fans of murder mysteries and family dramas . . . Stevens delivers a cunning tale that will appeal to existing fans and could attract some new readers. A solid addition to any YA collection.' * School Library Journal *
Court Stevens grew up among rivers, cornfields, churches, and gossip in the small-town South. She is a former adjunct professor, youth minister, and Olympic torchbearer. These days she writes coming-of-truth fiction and is the director of Warren County Public Library in Kentucky. She has a pet whale named Herman, a bandsaw named Rex, and several novels with her name on the spine: Last Girl Breathing, We Were Kings, The June Boys, Faking Normal, The Lies About Truth, the e-novella The Blue-Haired Boy, Dress Codes for Small Towns, and Four Three Two One. Find Court online at CourtneyCStevens.com; Instagram: @quartland; Facebook: @CourtneyCStevens; X: @quartland
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780785238577 |
| ISBN 10 | 0785238573 |
| Title | We Were Kings |
| Author | Court Stevens |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thomas Nelson Publishers |
| Year published | 2023-01-05 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |