“A swift and thrilling story anchored by compelling characters and scored by graceful prose.” Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author
Description
From a talented new name in crime fiction comes a gritty tale of how far we’ll go to protect the ones we love.
Everyone says the Elders family are nothing but cheats, thieves, and convicts―a fact nineteen-year-old Jamie Elders has been trying desperately to escape. She may have the natural talent of a poker savant, but her dreams of going pro and getting the hell out of the tiny town of Blind River, New York, are going nowhere fast—especially when she lands in a huge pile of debt to her uncle Loyal.
At Loyal’s beck and call until her debt is repaid, Jamie can’t easily walk away―not with her younger brother Toby left at his mercy. So when Loyal demands Jamie’s help cleaning up a mess late one night, she has no choice but to agree. But disposing of a dead man and covering up his connection to the town’s most powerful judge goes beyond family duty. When it comes out that the victim was a beloved athlete and Loyal pins the murder on Toby, only Jamie can save him. But with a dogged detective on her trail and her own future at stake, she’ll have to decide: embrace her inner criminal, or defy it―and face the consequences.
Praise
“A swift and thrilling story anchored by compelling characters and scored by graceful prose.” Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author
“The Girl From Blind River is a part coming-of-age, part redemption story with a razor sharp edge…The plot is twisted and the prose nuanced and graceful, but it’s the characters that stick with you…Stellar debut!” Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author
“One of the most impressive debut novels that has ever come my way…A gem.” Steve Yarbrough, PEN/Faulkner Award–nominated author
“Massey’s debut novel manages to be both poetic and propulsive, unfolding a familiar story of the long odds against redemption posed by family dysfunction with power and grace.” Kirkus Reviews
“A fast-paced, impressive debut. In a gritty, yet poetic voice, Massey introduces us to the unforgettable Jamie Elders, a young woman desperate to escape her past but unwilling to leave it behind.” Lori Roy, author of The Disappearing
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Release Date | July 10, 2018 |
| Release Date Machine | 1531180800 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Bestselling Mystery, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Women Sleuths, Thriller & Suspense, Hard-Boiled, Crime Thrillers, Bestselling Mysteries, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult |
Author Bio
Gale Massey was born on the west coast of Florida. A master’s level graduate of Georgia State University, she has received scholarships and fellowships at the Sewanee Writers’ Conference and Writers in Paradise. Her flash fiction story The Train Runner was nominated for a Pushcart. She lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her family.
Narrator Bio
Brittany Pressley has won several Earphones Awards as well as the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration in 2018. She has recorded over one hundred titles and has received several nominations for American Library Association’s annual list of Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults. She is also an accomplished singer-songwriter and voice actress. Her voice can be heard on national and international TV and radio commercials as well as several animated series and video games. She is a graduate of Columbia University.
Overview
From a talented new name in crime fiction comes a gritty tale of how far we’ll go to protect the ones we love.
Everyone says the Elders family are nothing but cheats, thieves, and convicts―a fact nineteen-year-old Jamie Elders has been trying desperately to escape. She may have the natural talent of a poker savant, but her dreams of going pro and getting the hell out of the tiny town of Blind River, New York, are going nowhere fast—especially when she lands in a huge pile of debt to her uncle Loyal.
At Loyal’s beck and call until her debt is repaid, Jamie can’t easily walk away―not with her younger brother Toby left at his mercy. So when Loyal demands Jamie’s help cleaning up a mess late one night, she has no choice but to agree. But disposing of a dead man and covering up his connection to the town’s most powerful judge goes beyond family duty. When it comes out that the victim was a beloved athlete and Loyal pins the murder on Toby, only Jamie can save him. But with a dogged detective on her trail and her own future at stake, she’ll have to decide: embrace her inner criminal, or defy it―and face the consequences.
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