A white teen is raped & killed, her girlfriend manages to escape after being raped. A black man who wonders into town is blamed for the crime and lynched.

The blending of authentic Southern living, along with a great crime story, is something that Mr. Atkins pulls off without a hitch

Quinn Coloson resigned from the Army Rangers to become Sheriff of Tibbehah County, Mississippi, his uncle’s old job. Cleaning up Tibbehah County is not easy

I liked the characterization in the book. Louise, a no nonsense cop, Camilla, her ruthless bitch of a best friend, boyfriends and co-workers

Army Ranger Quinn Colson is coming back home to the funeral of his uncle who also happen to be the local sheriff. Colson is a tough solider, a warrior veteran

The detail Nesbø brings to his characters & to Oslo is riveting and compelling. Nesbø takes the reader into nooks of the city where tourists rarely venture

The narrative is good, easily understood and confident. The tale of honor and betrayal is accompanied by interesting characters which makes it entertaining

Läckberg does a masterful job capturing the feel of a small town with lots of history to bury, where every ripple causes a big effect in the lives of people