The Code of the Hills

Ozarks Mystery Series, Book 1

De: Nancy Allen

Narrado por: Emily Beresford

In the Missouri Ozarks, some things aren't talked about...even abuse. But prosecutor Elsie Arnold is determined to change that. When she is assigned to prosecute a high-profile incest case in which a father is accused of abusing his three young daughters, Elsie is ready to become the Ozarks' avenging angel. But as Elsie sinks her teeth into the case, everything begins to turn sour. The star witness goes missing; the girls refuse to talk about their father, who terrorizes the courtroom from the moment he enters; and Elsie begins to suspect that their tough-as-nails mother has ulterior motives. To make matters worse, Elsie receives gruesome threats from local extremists, warning her to mind her own business. While Elsie swears not to let a sex offender walk, she realizes the odds - and maybe the town - are against her, and her life begins to crumble. But amid all of the conflict, the safety of three young girls hangs in the balance.

©2014 Nancy Allen (P)2017 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"What a terrific book - strong, tough, smart and powerful." (Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha Award-winning author of The Wrong Girl)

A great read!

I just finished this one. It is fantastic. I'm from the Ozarks so I liked hearing Springfield scattered throughout the story line along with other Missouri cities. The author did a good job, the accent may need a bit of work, but overall it was good. It says "series" so I'm going hunting for Book 2, it is that good!

Fantastic story and wonderful reader

The hills of the Ozarks are places many of us have gone. This story puts a new spin on the area which is different from when I visited. I can’t imagine living there with the Code of the Hills. Well done.

Enjoyed it

really looking forward to the rest of the series of Ozarks Mystery. love this neck of the woods.

Great Read!!

This book deals with the sexual abuse of teenage girls, even within their own families
It is a “feel good “ story when the abusers are brought to trial & convicted against all odds.

Fast-paced and realistic

3 stars = Liked it. 3.5 overall. Descriptions of the crimes are uncomfortable and may be too much for some readers. A few places that stretch believability. Still a pretty good read.