Hell in the Heartland by Jax Miller (English) Paperback Book

Description: Hell in the Heartland by Jax Miller This stranger-than-fiction cold case is about to crack wide open!Perfect for fans of Ill be Gone in the Dark and Zodiac FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This stranger-than-fiction cold case is about to crack wide open!Perfect for fans of Ill be Gone in the Dark and Zodiac On December 30th, 1999, in rural Oklahoma, 16-year-old Ashley Freeman and her best friend, Lauria Bible, were having a sleepover. The next morning, the Freeman family trailer was in flames and both girls were missing.While rumours of drug debts, revenge killings, and police corruption abounded in the years that followed, the case remained unsolved and the girls were never found.In 2016, crime writer Jax Miller travelled to Oklahoma to discover what really happened. What she unearthed was shocking. These forgotten towns were wild, lawless, and home to some very dark secrets.Finally, in April 2018, the first arrests were made… could justice finally be in sight for the girls and their families?There is, in the best of us, a search for the truth, to serve the living and dead alike…Jax Miller is one of those people and Hell in the Heartland is one of those books Robert Graysmith,author of ZodiacEvery generation has its standout true-crime writer. Jax Miller does with Hell in the Heartland what Truman Capote did with In Cold Blood A.A. Dhand, author of Streets of DarknessMesmerizing, raw, evocative, unforgettable William Boyle, author of A Friend Is a Gift You Give YourselfA captivating ride through the frustrating twists, turns, and dead ends of a horrifying murder case Publishers WeeklyBeautiful and devastating Crime Reads Author Biography Jax Miller was born in New York in 1985. She started writing Freedoms Child while travelling around America on the back of a motorcycle and finished it in the peace and quiet of the Irish countryside. Within 24 hours of writing The End she had been signed up by a literary agent, and a few days later she had a publishing deal. Freedoms Child is Jaxs debut novel and will be published in over a dozen languages. She lives in Ireland with her husband. Review There is, in the best of us, a search for the truth, to serve the living and dead alike…Jax Miller is one of those people and Hell in the Heartland is one of those books Robert Graysmith,author of ZodiacEvery generation has its standout true-crime writer. Jax Miller does with Hell in the Heartland what Truman Capote did with In Cold Blood A.A. Dhand, author of Streets of DarknessMesmerizing, raw, evocative, unforgettable William Boyle, author of A Friend Is a Gift You Give YourselfA captivating ride through the frustrating twists, turns, and dead ends of a horrifying murder casePublishers WeeklyBeautiful and devastating Crime ReadsPraise for Jax Miller:A terrific read from a powerful new voice Karin SlaughterOriginal, compelling and seriously recommended. Lee ChildSeldom has a literary creation bounced off the page with as much raw vitality … one of the standout debuts of the year GuardianTheres a reckless power to Millers untamed prose… And sometimes shes just plain amazing New York TimesCrackles with intensity, keeping the reader gripped ExpressChilling … A compelling read, but dont expect to get a good nights sleep afterwards Sunday Times (Ireland)A propulsive, full-throttle tale of revenge and redemption Irish TimesIts fast, its furious and it takes no prisoners Sunday Independent (Ireland)A relentless and fiercely compelling debut. Freedoms Child will hold you captive until the very last page Richard MontanariFreedoms Child isnt just a great debut, its a great book with one of the most angry, complex and compelling heroines this side of a certain girl with a certain tattoo Simon ToyneI loved it. Such an original new voice Kate MedinaBrilliant Julia Crouch Promotional A heart-breaking true crime story of murder and two missing girls Review Quote "Every generation has its standout true-crime writer. Jax Miller does with this, what Truman Capote did with In Cold Blood. Ive witnessed first hand the extraordinary lengths Miller went to in order to investigate this case. Without doubt a writer at the peak of her powers" A.A. Dhand, author of Streets of Darkness Praise for Jax Miller: A terrific read from a powerful new voice Karin Slaughter Original, compelling and seriously recommended. Lee Child Seldom has a literary creation bounced off the page with as much raw vitality ... one of the standout debuts of the year Guardian Theres a reckless power to Millers untamed prose... And sometimes shes just plain amazing New York Times Crackles with intensity, keeping the reader gripped Express Chilling ... A compelling read, but dont expect to get a good nights sleep afterwards Sunday Times (Ireland) A propulsive, full-throttle tale of revenge and redemption Irish Times Its fast, its furious and it takes no prisoners Sunday Independent (Ireland) A relentless and fiercely compelling debut. Freedoms Child will hold you captive until the very last page Richard Montanari Freedoms Child isnt just a great debut, its a great book with one of the most angry, complex and compelling heroines this side of a certain girl with a certain tattoo Simon Toyne I loved it. Such an original new voice Kate Medina Brilliant Julia Crouch Promotional "Headline" A heart-breaking true crime story of murder and two missing girls Feature A heart-breaking true crime story of murder and two missing girls * Jax Miller has relentlessly pursued the cold case of a double murder and two missing teenage girls that has haunted her since she first heard about it as a teenager herself * After three years of investigation by Jax and her team, the first arrests in the case were finally made in April 2018 * CNN is now filming a 4-part docuseries about the case, with Jax acting as creator, host and executive producer * This book is perfect for fans of true crime podcasts, TV shows and movies * Jax Millers first novel, Freedoms Child, was published by HarperCollins in the UK. It won the Grand Prix des Lectrices de Elle in 2016, earned several CWA Dagger nominations and was translated into 16 languages Competition: Ill Be Gone in the Dark;The Killer Beside Me;Serial;Ted Bundy; Happy Face;Teachers Pet;Staircase;Making a Murderer;Dirty John;Helter Skelter;Educated;The Five. by;Michelle McNamara;Ann Rule;Tara Westover;Karin Slaughter;Don Hale;Hallie Rubenhold;Carol Ann Lee;Ryan Green;Graham Bartlett Details ISBN0008335184 Author Jax Miller Year 2020 ISBN-10 0008335184 ISBN-13 9780008335182 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2020-08-06 Language English Pages 336 DEWEY 364.152309766 UK Release Date 2020-08-06 Illustrator Arnold Lobel Edited by John T. Sinnott Birth 1945 Death 1890 Affiliation University of Southern Queensland Position Professor Qualifications PhD Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780008335205 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-11-18 NZ Release Date 2020-11-18 Imprint HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129124000;

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