Three women in 1930s Appalachia encounter an enchanting con man in this gripping psychological suspense novel from best-selling author Terry Kay.
"Engrossing and packed with tension...exceedingly well-drawn." ?Publishers Weekly
Though strangers are rare in the town of Yale, and a recent double murder is still unsolved, the charming and itinerant actor Michael O'Rear manages to win over the people of the remote Appalachian village.
Intrigued by a legend of hidden money, Michael uses his acting talents and his gift of lyrical gab to win the empathy, and then the hearts, of the three Pettit women- Rachel, alone since her husband Eli left seven years before; her daughter, Sarah; and even her distrusting older sister, Flora. Each woman feels connected to Michael, whose charm and wit draws them inexorably into his play of madness-a drama of psychological horror that threatens the weak and unsuspecting.
Terry Kay's riveting suspense novel is filled with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
