Butcherville
Butcherville by Chris Kelsey is an illustrated work published by Black Rose Writing on January 23, 2020. This 218-page book presents a narrative set in the small town of Butcherville, Oklahoma, where the residents value their independence to the extent that they do not maintain their own police force. Instead, they rely on Emmett Hardy, the police chief from the neighboring town of Burr, to handle their law enforcement needs, leading to a series of events that spiral into chaos.
Readers will find a mix of mystery and suspense as Emmett navigates the challenges posed by a local business owner’s greed, which culminates in a deadly shootout and kidnappings. The story explores themes of community, law enforcement, and the consequences of personal choices, all while maintaining a tone that reflects the unique character of rural life. With elements of thrillers and police procedurals, Butcherville offers an engaging glimpse into the complexities of small-town dynamics and the struggles of its inhabitants.
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From the author of the award-winning crime thriller, Where the Hurt Is.
“This top-notch suspense thriller will seize your attention, and you’ll be enthralled by the characters and the author’s witty and appealing style.” –Sublime Book Review
The residents of tiny Butcherville, Oklahoma love their God-given freedoms so much, they refuse to hire their own police force. When they need a cop, they just call Emmett Hardy, police chief of Burr, the closest neighboring town. Whether it’s to break up a fight, dissuade an angry good ol’ boy from hunting rabbits with an M-16, or eject an unruly patron from Butcherville’s combination strip joint/bookstore, Emmett’s always glad to oblige … that is, until a local business owner’s lust for money and power results in a deadly shootout and multiple kidnappings. Suddenly, Emmett’s good intentions are fraught with dangerous consequences. Besieged by friend and foe alike, and sabotaged by a fondness for drink that’s starting to affect his work, Emmett is the last man standing between a community of honest people trying to do their best with what little they have, and an evil that threatens not only their jobs and homes, but their very lives.
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