Killed 1928 : A Southern Mystery Inspired By A True Story

by Glenda Yarbrough

In 1928, deep in the woods near Indian Cave in Lawrence County, Alabama, Mark Terry is murder. Sheriff Delman accuses six men for his murder. But the men have a plan. No one would pay for this murder. All they have to do is not tell who actually beat and knifed Terry. With the pressure on, could they keep their secret? Jessie Terry wants the killer found, and pays for the murder of her husband, even if she has to take actions herself. As she enters the role of Widow Terry, Jessie's heart turns bitter as she struggles with the loss of her husband, her children's father, and her own belief in a just God that would allow killers to remain free. Her struggle to survive on Bradford Mountain without Mark becomes even more difficult, with the landlord wanting the farm returned to him and wanting Jessie to become a hired hand, and neighbor Nehemiah Blankenship lets her know he will help if she will pay his price. But her greatest threat and fear is Hank Randolph, the man Jessie believes killed her Mark. Hank Randolph control the other accused men. They all fear Hawk... a moonshiner, and maybe a murder. But he's also their friend. They have been friends on the mountain for years...even Mark's killer was his friend--before the night they killed him.

328 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 12, 2021

Reviews

[Beverly Laude · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have discovered that I enjoy reading books based on true crime and this book definitely fit the bill. In the year 1928 a young husband and father is stabbed to death while looking for his brother. Unfortunately, nobody will admit to committing the crime. In fact, six men are accused and none of them will tell who did the actual murder.

The author has done a good job in depicting the era and the culture surrounding this crime. I especially enjoyed the way that she showed the emotions and feelings of the young widow.

[Novella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Read

Grew up near this area and had never heard this story. Tried to research it before I started reading, but it was difficult to find info. Looking forward to The Ghost of Sassy Owl! Looking forward to meeting this author

[Carol Dickens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clee

My nickname is Clee , I have never seen or heard it anywhere else until I read this book. I would love to know whe t e Gleanda Yarbrough got it from. I enjoyed the book alot and hated for it to end.

[Bettie Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

For every State of The Union, each are rich with local traditions, and beliefs passed down through t

The characters were brought to life through the author. Fear of one man in a group of seven present during the time of the killing of a Terry brother