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Tawni O'Dell

    Tawni O'Dell brings the raw authenticity of western Pennsylvania's coal-mining region, her childhood home, to vivid life. Her prose probes the depths of human psychology and the intricate relationships shaped by this demanding landscape. O'Dell masterfully explores themes of family, loyalty, and survival with a voice that immerses readers in the heart of her stories. Her ability to portray characters' resilience and vulnerability makes her a truly compelling storyteller.

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    Back Roads
    • Wenn Engel brennen

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Penn­sylvania Country Noir In der einstigen Ortschaft Campbell’s Run schwelt seit Jahrzehnten der Kohlebrand, glühende Erdspalten klaffen im Boden. In einer davon hat jemand eine Leiche deponiert. Jung, blond, weiblich: Die 17-jährige Camio ist ein typisches Mordopfer. Oder doch nicht? Polizeichefin Carnahan kennt ihr Kaff und gibt sich mit Klischees nicht zufrieden. Sie geht jeder Spur nach und wühlt in Privatleben herum, bis die Geheimnisse ans Licht kommen …

      Wenn Engel brennen2024
      4.8
    • Back Roads

      • 338 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      With his mother in jail for killing his abusive father, nineteen-year-old Harley Altmyer is charged with caring for his three sisters in a backwards Pennsylvania coal town, but despite his fatherly responsibilities, he is still a teenage boy and lusts after the mother of two who lives down the road.

      Back Roads2000
      3.8