Synopsis John Hart's second crime novel may even surpass his debut, THE KING OF LIES, for psychological depth, pathos, and dark brilliance. Adam Chase was nearly convicted of murder based mostly on the testimony of his stepmother. Now, five years later, he returns to his North Carolina hometown and is forced to face his family, most of whom still believe he's a murderer.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2008-09-30 | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Length: | 386 pages | | Height: | 6.8 in | | Width: | 4.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 7.0 oz |
Publisher's Note Five years after fleeing to New York in the wake of a murder acquittal, Adam Harston returns to North Carolina and to a hostile family, only to find himself trapped in the middle of a new case of violence, greed, family secrets, and murder as the people around him begin to die and he becomes the prime suspect in the crimes. Winner of the 2008 Edgar Award for Best Novel. Reprint.
Industry Reviews "This book should settle once and for all the question of whether thrillers and mysteries can also be literature." (starred review) (08/06/2007)
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