Lost in the Holler
Language: English
Published by Michael R. West Dez 2025, 2025
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Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, GermanyAHA-BUCH GmbH
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Neuware - 'Community and justice go under a microscope in this thought-provoking novel.' - Kirkus Reviews'The author sets up a compelling dynamic in which RJ must determine what he can live without knowing; the town isn't going to change, so he must. Everything comes together in a shocking conclusion that readers won't soon forget.' - Kirkus Reviews'Stylistically, West favors clarity over flourish. His prose is direct and grounded in Appalachian cadence without overplaying dialect. The pacing is steady, building tension through revelation rather than spectacle. Some of the strongest scenes are quiet - a shared meal, a late-night conversation, a box of letters opened in a cedar chest. These moments root the mystery in emotional reality.' BookTribA Southern Gothic family saga that reveals its secrets like a nesting doll.Disillusioned with his soulless New York career, RJ Burnette returns to his Appalachian home to find himself, only to discover a web of family secrets, including a decades-old murder. As he peels back layers of deception, RJ must confront the community's rigid code of silence that forces him to question his identity, his past, and the very definition of justice in the insular world of Gizzard's Holler.The vivid and authentic descriptions of the food, the bluegrass jams, the slow pace of life, and the landscape place the reader in Gizzard's Holler. There's a beautiful warmth in how the mountain folk care for one another, from cooking casseroles to sharing music on the porch. But that same closeness creates a formidable wall of silence, a protective, yet suffocating, nature of a closed community.This story is haunted, not by ghosts, but by memories and secrets that refuse to stay buried.The final confession is chilling. Delivering a thematic payoff that is immense, solidifying the story's exploration of family loyalty and mountain justice in a way that is both shocking and deeply satisfying.A slow-burn reveal that is sure to keep you hooked.Lost in the Holler will appeal with readers who enjoy character-driven, atmospheric literary mysteries. It will deeply resonate with anyone who has ever felt disconnected from their roots or contemplated a major life change. This isn't a fast-paced thriller, but rather a flowing narrative for readers who appreciate a strong sense of place, complex family dynamics, and the exploration of themes like identity, memory, and community.…
Seller Inventory # 9798989475339
- Title
- Lost in the Holler
- Author
- Michael R West
- Publisher
- Michael R. West Dez 2025
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- Neu
- Binding
- Taschenbuch
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798989475339
- Item weight
- 281 grams
- Dimensions
- 203x127x16 mm
“The author sets up a compelling dynamic in which RJ must determine what he can live without knowing; the town isn’t going to change, so he must. Everything comes together in a shocking conclusion that readers won’t soon forget.” – Kirkus Reviews
"Stylistically, West favors clarity over flourish. His prose is direct and grounded in Appalachian cadence without overplaying dialect. The pacing is steady, building tension through revelation rather than spectacle. Some of the strongest scenes are quiet — a shared meal, a late-night conversation, a box of letters opened in a cedar chest. These moments root the mystery in emotional reality." BookTrib
A Southern Gothic family saga that reveals its secrets like a nesting doll.
Disillusioned with his soulless New York career, RJ Burnette returns to his Appalachian home to find himself, only to discover a web of family secrets, including a decades-old murder. As he peels back layers of deception, RJ must confront the community’s rigid code of silence that forces him to question his identity, his past, and the very definition of justice in the insular world of Gizzard’s Holler.
The vivid and authentic descriptions of the food, the bluegrass jams, the slow pace of life, and the landscape place the reader in Gizzard’s Holler. There's a beautiful warmth in how the mountain folk care for one another, from cooking casseroles to sharing music on the porch. But that same closeness creates a formidable wall of silence, a protective, yet suffocating, nature of a closed community.
This story is haunted, not by ghosts, but by memories and secrets that refuse to stay buried.
The final confession is chilling. Delivering a thematic payoff that is immense, solidifying the story's exploration of family loyalty and mountain justice in a way that is both shocking and deeply satisfying.
A slow-burn reveal that is sure to keep you hooked.
Lost in the Holler will appeal with readers who enjoy character-driven, atmospheric literary mysteries. It will deeply resonate with anyone who has ever felt disconnected from their roots or contemplated a major life change. This isn't a fast-paced thriller, but rather a flowing narrative for readers who appreciate a strong sense of place, complex family dynamics, and the exploration of themes like identity, memory, and community.
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