The Door That Faced West

In The Door That Faced West, set at the turn of the 19th century in the American South, the gripping tale follows the chilling exploits of the Harpe brothers, America’s first serial killers, as they embark on a yearlong killing spree across the frontier. Told from the perspective of Sadie Rice, their teenage wife, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, jealousy, and the limitations placed on women of the time. As Sadie navigates life with the violent brothers, she grapples with her growing dependency on them, only to discover the dark truth behind their brutality. Blending character-driven fiction with elements of true crime, the story delves into a little-known history marked by violence and survival.