A botched murder-for-hire scheme pits two estranged childhood friends against a reclusive crime lord. To overcome the seedy players of their rural West Virginia town, the duo must navigate a nostalgia-laced trail of past traumas and broken dreams. But small-town secrets and big-time criminals threaten to pull them deeper into the dark corners of the human psyche.
Autographed: In the Country Dark
Voted APPALACHIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR by the listeners of the Appodlachia podcast.
"It is a cleverly written story with a riveting plot, a vivid pictorial setting, and solid, well-developed characters. Revolving around the two main characters' desperate effort to overcome the childhood-scarring effects of their small-town environment, it is a haunting, true-to-life tale. Realistically portraying the difficulties in growing up in a provincial setting, the story creates a marvelous background for the conflict. Flowing smoothly, the storyline crescendos to a dramatic and smashing conclusion. It is a suspenseful and action-filled novel that promises to thrill crime and murder mystery enthusiasts who appreciate imperfect heroes. A spectacular story!"
-Susan Sewell for Readers' Favorite