Code of the Hills: Discover the award-winning crime thriller series

Code of the Hills is a harrowing novel of family, of what we are willing to do to protect and avenge the ones we love, by award-winning author Chris Offutt. It follows Mick Hardin, who returns to the Kentucky hills to investigate the murder of Pete Lowe, a sought-after mechanic at the local racetrack. When a third body turns up, Mick is deputized again, and he must navigate the dark, gripping, and propulsive thriller of murder and secrets in Rocksalt, Kentucky, where little is as it seems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers

From the acclaimed author of "The Art of Negative Thinking," "The Sound of One Hand Clapping," and "The Sound of Two Hands Clapping," comes a thrilling new novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

"Code of the Hills" is a harrowing tale of family, loyalty, and revenge set in the rugged hills of Kentucky. It follows the story of Mick Hardin, a former Army soldier who returns to his hometown after a twenty-year absence to attend the funeral of his estranged father.

However, his homecoming is not as peaceful as he had hoped. His sister, Linda, the sheriff of Rocksalt, is investigating the murder of Pete Lowe, a mechanic at the local racetrack. As more bodies turn up, Linda and her deputy, Johnny Boy Tolliver, begin to wonder if the two murders are connected.

Mick, who has always been a loner, is drawn into the investigation when a third body is found. He is deputized again, and as he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of secrets and lies that threatens to tear his family apart.

"Code of the Hills" is a dark, gripping, and propulsive thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. It is a masterful exploration of the human psyche and the lengths that people will go to protect the ones they love.

Offutt's writing is masterful, with vivid descriptions that transport you to the heart of Kentucky. His characters are complex and flawed, making them all the more relatable and compelling.

This is a must-read for fans of crime fiction, mystery, and suspense. It is a powerful book that will leave you thinking long after you have turned the last page.

So, if you are looking for a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat, be sure to pick up "Code of the Hills." You won't be disappointed.

Weight: 182g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857305602