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Hanahatchee
"Lord help me, I done found another body in the creek. Same place as I found poor Mr. Freddie Boyer. Done in the same way, too. Can you come on down home, Mr. Jordan? I’m so scared, I don’t know what to do.”
Fifteen years ago, Charlie Russell found a body floating in the Hanahatchee River. Shortly after, Jordan Tanner found the rest of the man’s family dead. Now, Jordan must face his memories to uncover the real murderer and save the man accused of the crime before the past has a chance to repeat itself.
Will he be able to find the real killer in time to stay the execution?
Fifteen years ago, Charlie Russell found a body floating in the Hanahatchee River. Shortly after, Jordan Tanner found the rest of the man’s family dead. Now, Jordan must face his memories to uncover the real murderer and save the man accused of the crime before the past has a chance to repeat itself.
Will he be able to find the real killer in time to stay the execution?
347 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 10, 2012
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May 12, 2013
Trisha O'Keefe's smooth delivery of a hometown story is more than a typical who-done-it. The question of who-done-it is well hidden and worth reading steadily to learn. I hope you will like the presentation of the story from a newspaper reporter's point of view as much as I did. The news room environment is realistic. The dogged need to get at the truth and facts that are part of a journalist DNA provide a stimulating vehicle for the multiple plots that are entwined to keep the story maze a tight one. The flavor of the culture in the south in 1938 is well-played. Racial differences and some class differences seem painful to watch as we hope we've moved into a more tolerant and wise state of mind. I appreciated the description of cars, roads, housing,sports and social events of the era as added spice for the story.
I really enjoyed this book -- spent time reading it when I had other chores to do, but just wanted to get one more twist untangled before I put it down! A delightful labyrinth of connection and support. "We're family." comes from different directions at the right time. The real friends are a surprise.
The story touches painful points in the lives of the characters in terms of race, family acceptance, sexual abuse, murder scenes, and crime, yet the ethics, honor, family solidarity, and community respect triumph. There are moments -- tender, humorous, terrifying. These little lights make the story a great one.
I've reviewed this book at Amazon.com and at Ozarks Mystique
I really enjoyed this book -- spent time reading it when I had other chores to do, but just wanted to get one more twist untangled before I put it down! A delightful labyrinth of connection and support. "We're family." comes from different directions at the right time. The real friends are a surprise.
The story touches painful points in the lives of the characters in terms of race, family acceptance, sexual abuse, murder scenes, and crime, yet the ethics, honor, family solidarity, and community respect triumph. There are moments -- tender, humorous, terrifying. These little lights make the story a great one.
I've reviewed this book at Amazon.com and at Ozarks Mystique
July 19, 2013
Disappointed as this wasn't what I expected at all. It sounded a fascinating murder mystery but it's all set way back in the 1930's and nowhere in the blurb does it mention this !! I wouldn't have downloaded it if I realised because as a rule I like my fiction a lot more contemporary. I did give it a go, though....I got to 9% in but the mistakes along with it being set in olden times meant I wasn't going any further.
Waivered where wavered should have been used. Then a to left out of a sentence, a new sentence started mid-sentence..."As he mounted the crumbling steps. The decaying planks gave under his weight". The he scared a mouse but mentioned in the same paragraph that he was glad something else was alive in the place apart from mice, lizards and jungle vines !! Nonsensical.
My final straw was the mention of a rooster with its neck rung. 'Nuff said.
Waivered where wavered should have been used. Then a to left out of a sentence, a new sentence started mid-sentence..."As he mounted the crumbling steps. The decaying planks gave under his weight". The he scared a mouse but mentioned in the same paragraph that he was glad something else was alive in the place apart from mice, lizards and jungle vines !! Nonsensical.
My final straw was the mention of a rooster with its neck rung. 'Nuff said.
March 7, 2013
“Lord help me, I done found another body in the creek. Same place as I found poor Mr. Freddie Boyer. Done in the same way, too. Can you come on down home, Mr. Jordan? I’m so scared, I don’t know what to do.” Fifteen years ago, Charlie Russell found a body floating in the Hanahatchee River. Shortly after, Jordan Tanner found the rest of the man’s family dead. Now, Jordan must face his memories to uncover the real murderer and save the man accused of the crime before the past has a chance to repeat itself. Will he be able to find the real killer in time to stay the execution of an innocent man, or will the real killer catch up with him first?
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September 20, 2012
This book reminds me of The Prince of Tides, but set back in the 1930s. It's about a fight for justice for those who were not allowed to fight for it, and people willing to have the courage to stand up for what is right and good in the world.
November 28, 2013
A Southern Story
While I enjoyed this book, I do wish the characters and settings had been described more. It was hard to develop a good mental picture of the story.
While I enjoyed this book, I do wish the characters and settings had been described more. It was hard to develop a good mental picture of the story.
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