Sorrow Road: A Novel (Bell Elkins Novels, 5)

Sorrows Road is a gripping tale of memory and family, love and murder that weaves together two stories from different time periods.

Set in the turbulent era of World War II and the present day, this book follows Bell Elkins, a prosecuting attorney in Acker's Gap, West Virginia, as she investigates the death of an old man in an Alzheimer's care facility.

With Carla, her daughter, moving back home and hiding a secret, Bell must unravel the mystery of the past to uncover the truth behind the death.

The book explores themes of good and evil, revenge and forgiveness, set against the shattered landscape of Acker's Gap where the skies can seem dark even at high noon, and the mountains lean close to hear the whispered lament of the people trapped in their shadow.

With a focus on the personal stories of the community, Sorrow Road continues the high standards established by Julia Keller in her series.