This novel proved to be a very different beast of a crime book. Ghosts, murderers, and coverups, oh my! There’s a lot about this novel that screams quintessential southern murder mystery. Taking place post-Civil War in Appalachian mountain towns and based on the true story of Zona Heaster, otherwise known as the Greenbriar Ghost, this novel approaches difficult topics with grace and respect for both the victim and family.

Mary Jane Heaster does not like “Trout” Shue from the moment she learns about him. When her beloved daughter marries him almost immediately after meeting him, she is right to worry. Continue reading “Sharyn McCrumb, The Unquiet Grave” →