Sometimes Bone The Walnut on Devil’s Elbow: Book 1
Sometimes Bone The Walnut on Devil’s Elbow: Book 1 by Clayton Lindemuth is an independently published work released on December 17, 2017. This 323-page novel is written in English and delves into the life of Grace Hardgrave, a mother struggling to provide for her daughters in 1917 New York City. Faced with desperation, Grace turns to prostitution and ultimately decides to return to her Pennsylvania farm, where she must confront a long-standing family feud and the mystery surrounding a recent murder that intertwines with her own past.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of survival, familial conflict, and the darker aspects of human nature. As Grace navigates her tumultuous journey, she encounters a range of characters, each with their own motives and secrets. The story is set against a backdrop of occult and supernatural elements, adding depth to the unfolding drama. This edition invites readers into a gritty world where the lines between good and evil blur, challenging them to unravel the complexities of Grace’s fate and the legacy of violence that haunts her family.
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★★★★★ “Powerful… Gritty… Sexy… I loved it!” Grace Hardgrave’s daughters haven’t eaten in days, and after finding no work in 1917 New York City, Grace prostitutes herself to feed her girls. Sick of degradation, she bolts for the Pennsylvania farm she fled as a young woman. The only way forward is to face the predator who made her life go wrong.But when Grace arrives she finds the Hardgrave/McClellan feud that’s been smoldering for generations is now burning hot. The seven-foot tyrant who runs the town brothels and distilleries, Jonah McClellan, found his youngest son bludgeoned to death on Hardgrave land. And her older brother Hoot, nicknamed after messing himself at the sound of an owl, will be no help. Grace senses her fate is interwoven with the murdered boy’s, and to confront the past she must unravel the mystery of his death. But that won’t be easy. Everyone has a weakness… Everyone has an angle… And everyone has a reason to kill.Just like Grace. Discover your new favorite grit lit author during the 99 cent flash sale! WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:★★★★★ “An amazing story by an amazing wordsmith.”★★★★★ “The story grabbed my throat and wouldn’t let go, wouldn’t let me scream either.”★★★★★ “Powerful… Gritty… Sexy… I loved it…”★★★★★ “A must read book and author.”★★★★★ “Another great read from Lindemuth. The man writes engrossing stories, realistic dialogue, and brings the clash of good vs evil into a realm where sometimes, sometimes, not even the characters know where they stand… Read everything he writes.”★★★★★ “Lindemuth has a unique style that keeps you in the story from page one till the end. he keeps you guessing and then re-guessing until the finale when all the pieces fall together and doesn’t leave you out on a limb.”★★★★★ “Believable characters in a compelling world brimming with evil…” Prepare yourself for a battle of good and evil unlike any you’ve seen. With rave reviews from Publishers Weekly (starred review and best of the week), Indie Next List, Kirkus, BlueInk Review, Foreword Reviews, Seattle Book Review, Manhattan Book Review, Indie Reader and more, if you haven’t read Clayton Lindemuth’s unique brand of literary noir, what are you waiting for?
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