A Killing in the Hills

In the small town of Acker’s Gap, West Virginia, a shocking shooting at a local diner leaves many questioning whether it was a random act or connected to recent drug violence. Carla Elkins, a teenager and the daughter of the town’s prosecutor, witnesses the crime and begins to find her voice in helping her mother with the investigation. As they navigate the dangerous aftermath, their efforts to uncover the truth threaten to put them in peril. Julia Keller’s debut novel explores the complex bonds of family and community amidst a tense backdrop of crime and suspense.