The Sky Took Him
The Sky Took Him by Donis Casey is a historical fiction novel published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in February 2011. This 256-page book is set in Enid, Oklahoma, during the fall of 1915, where Alafair Tucker arrives to support her family during a time of mourning. As she navigates the complexities of her sister’s family dynamics, Alafair becomes embroiled in a mystery surrounding her niece’s husband, Kenneth, whose questionable dealings with a local businessman raise suspicions about his disappearance.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and family life, as Alafair and her daughter Martha delve into Kenneth’s shady connections and the secrets that have long been buried. The story explores themes of amateur sleuthing and the challenges faced by women in a small-town setting, while also highlighting the evolving relationships within the family. As Alafair and Martha confront blackmail, intimidation, and murder, they uncover truths that will alter their bond forever.
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“Those who like their puzzles cloaked in local color from a different time will be amply rewarded.” –Publishers Weekly STARRED review
A sad duty brings Alafair Tucker to Enid, Oklahoma, in the fall of 1915. Her sister Ruth Ann’s husband, Lester, is not long for this world, and the family is gathering to send him to his reward. Alafair’s eldest daughter Martha has come along to care for toddler Grace, freeing Alafair to comfort the soon-to-be-bereaved.
But where is Kenneth, her niece’s irresponsible husband? When it comes to light that Kenneth has been involved in some shady dealing with Buck Collins, the most ruthless businessman in town, everyone is convinced that Collins has done him in. In fact, no other possibility is considered. But Alafair suspects that things are not so simple, and with help from Martha, Grace, and her sister’s cat, she sets about to discover the truth about Kenneth’s fate. Over the next few days, Alafair and Martha come face-to-face with blackmail, intimidation, murder, and family secrets that stretch back over twenty years. And in the process, they discover things about each other that will change their relationship forever.
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