Janet Beard writes with a keen eye for detail and psychological depth, often delving into the complexities of family relationships and the secrets hidden beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives. Her style is characterized by sharp insights and the ability to render the atmosphere of a place so vividly that it becomes an almost palpable character. Beard explores themes of identity, memory, and the impact of the past on the present. Her prose offers readers an engaging look into the human psyche, prompting reflection on their own lives.
"A provocative new novel by the nationally bestelling author of THE ATOMIC CITY GIRLS, about nine generations of one family in Eastern Tennessee whose women, in eerie echoes of the notorious Appalachian murder ballads made famous by singers, over more than a century, have been traumatized by acts of violence"--