Close To the Broken Hearted (An Alvin Alabama Novel)

Theres something mesmerizing about Hieberts storytelling voice. –The New York Times Book Review In this riveting novel from the author of the acclaimed Dream with Little Angels a killers release is the catalyst for shocking revelations in a small Southern town At twenty-two Sylvie Carson has known a lifetimes worth of trouble. When she was a child her baby brother was shot to death by a man named Preacher Eli. Orphaned by her teens Sylvie is now raising her own baby with no partner in sight. Thats why Leah Teal Alvin Alabamas only detective tries to stay patient when Sylvie calls the station day and night always with some new false alarm. But now Preacher Eli is out of prison moving back to townand Sylvies panic is mounting. As far as the law goes the old man has paid his duesthough Leahs twelve-year-old son Abe strongly disagrees. Between that and his relentless curiosity about the daddy he hardly knew Abes imagination is running in all directions lately. While Leah struggles with how much to tell him shes also concerned about Sylvie. Something tells her the girl might be a target after all. Its a hunch that will be tested soon enough as secrets and lies from both sides collide Hiebert does a masterful job of building suspense. Publishers Weekly A very good sometimes emotional mystery that will stay with you long after its over. Suspense Magazine