12 books · Julia Keller
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, visitors to Acker's Gap see only its stunning natural beauty. But for those living in the town, it's a different story. Bell Elkins left as a broken teenager, savaged by a past she couldn't forget. But now, as prosecuting attorney for Raythune County, Bell is back and determined to help clean up the only home she has ever known. As winter sets in and her daughter is witness to a shocking triple murder, Bell finds her family in danger.