Bitter River

In Bitter River, county prosecuting attorney Bell Elkins faces a chilling crisis when she receives a call from the sheriff about the murder of sixteen-year-old Lucinda Trimble, whose body has been discovered in the river. As Bell navigates the complexities of the case, she also grapples with personal challenges, including her daughter's new living situation and troubling changes in her friendships. Pulitzer Prize winner Julia Keller crafts a haunting mystery that unfolds amidst the stark realities of a small West Virginia town, blending themes of crime and personal turmoil.