The Stills A Novel
The Stills, a novel by Jess Montgomery, is published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group and was released on January 4, 2022. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. Set in rural Bronwyn County in 1927, the story follows Sheriff Lily Ross as she confronts the dangers of moonshining in her community. When a young boy nearly dies from tainted moonshine, Lily, alongside organizer Marvena Whitcomb, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the incident, all while navigating the complexities of her relationships and the arrival of new faces in town.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and character exploration as the narrative unfolds against a backdrop of historical detail. The plot thickens with the reappearance of Lily’s adversary, businessman George Vogel, and the complications introduced by his new wife, Fiona, and her brother-in-law, Luther Ross, who now works for the Bureau of Prohibition. As winter approaches and a blizzard looms, Lily’s investigation reveals layers of deception within the town, challenging her understanding of loyalty and betrayal. The Stills offers a rich tapestry of intrigue and community dynamics, making it a significant addition to the Kinship series.
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With compassion and insight, Jess Montgomery weaves a gripping mystery and portrait of community in The Stills, the powerful third novel in the Kinship series.
“A beautifully written tour de force . . . Part mystery, part character study, The Stills is a treasure trove of historical detail, a cast of much-loved characters, and a provocative storyline will keep you up well into the night.” – Linda Castillo
Ohio, 1927: Moonshining is a way of life in rural Bronwyn County, and even the otherwise upstanding Sheriff Lily Ross has been known to turn a blind eye when it comes to stills in the area. But when thirteen-year-old Zebediah Harkins almost dies after drinking tainted moonshine, Lily knows that someone has gone too far, and—with the help of organizer and moonshiner Marvena Whitcomb—is determined to find out who.
But then, Lily’s nemesis, the businessman George Vogel, reappears in town with his new wife, Fiona. Along with them is also her former brother-in-law Luther Ross, now an agent for the newly formed Bureau of Prohibition. To Lily, it seems too much of a coincidence that they should arrive now.
As fall turns to winter, a blizzard closes in. Lily starts to peel back the layers of deception shrouding the town of Kinship, but soon she discovers that many around her seem to be betraying those they hold dear—and that Fiona too may have an agenda of her own.
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