Tess Collins fand ihre Berufung schon in jungen Jahren in der weiten Welt der Literatur, inspiriert von der riesigen Sammlung ihrer örtlichen Bibliothek. Ihre Werke befassen sich oft mit Themen wie Rache und Schicksal und erforschen die dunkleren Aspekte der menschlichen Natur und die Konsequenzen von Handlungen. Mit ihrem unverwechselbaren Stil lässt Collins die Leser in packende Erzählungen voller Spannung und psychologischer Tiefe eintauchen. Ihre Prosa untersucht die komplexen Beziehungen und moralischen Dilemmata, die unser Leben prägen.
Randi Jo Gaylor's family is poorer than dirt. Yet the little girl survives with an optimistic attitude despite imagining a Fear Angel haunts her. Through four decades, she covers up murder and betrayal by others until a threat against her daughter forces her to take an action she never thought herself capable of... killing a man she'd once loved
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The story follows Alma Bashears, a successful attorney who returns to her Appalachian hometown to defend her brother against a false murder accusation. Confronted by her traumatic past, particularly the prosecutor who was responsible for her rape, Alma grapples with her painful memories. As she navigates family loyalty and personal demons, she seeks to deliver her own brand of justice in a gripping tale of resilience and revenge.
Set against the backdrop of the eastern Kentucky mountains, the story follows Connor Herne as he uncovers barrels of nuclear waste that lead to devastating consequences for his family. After a friend's car explosion reveals the dark truth about his community, Connor teams up with a blue man, a country preacher, and a childhood renegade to confront a corrupt local dynasty. As he fights to protect his land and loved ones, he unravels secrets about his own past, intertwining personal and environmental battles.
Set in the eerie Appalachian Mountains, a commonwealth attorney returns to her hometown of Contrary, Kentucky, only to confront unsettling family secrets. As she navigates the influence of a charismatic new age minister and her attraction to a mysterious stranger, the stakes rise when her pregnant cousin is murdered and her nephew goes missing. Alma must unravel the truth behind these crimes while facing the darkness that lurks in her past and present.
The story follows attorney Alma Bashears as she confronts her father's mysterious disappearance and the recent murder of a key witness. Accused of the crime, Alma delves into her Melungeon heritage, a misunderstood lineage tied to ancient secrets. As she unravels her ancestry, she must race against time to uncover hidden truths before a lurking enemy threatens her life. The narrative weaves themes of identity, legacy, and the quest for justice within a rich historical context.