The Edge of Town (The Jones Family Series Book 1)

Name: The Edge of Town (The Jones Family Series Book 1)
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (278 reviews)
Author: Dorothy Garlock

by Dorothy Garlock

Romance Mystery Thriller

4.6 (278)

4.6 stars from 278 reviews

370 pages~6.2 hr readPublished by Grand Central PublishingPublished 2001-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy romantic suspense set in rural America where the emotional stakes feel as high as the mystery itself.
You appreciate character-driven stories where small-town gossip and prejudice drive the plot as much as the crimes do.
You like slower-burn romances where trust and vulnerability matter more than instant chemistry.

Maybe not for you if...

You want fast-paced mysteries where the crime solving takes centre stage over relationship development.
You prefer contemporary settings and find mid-20th century rural life too slow or dated.
You're looking for light reads. The brutal crimes and Julie's hidden secret add real darkness here.

About this book

The Edge of Town is a romantic suspense novel set on a Missouri farm. At 21, Julie Jones manages her household after her mother's death four years earlier, caring for her father and five siblings. When her father begins courting an attractive widow, Julie's life shifts further when Evan Johnson, son of the town drunkard, returns home and begins courting her. Shortly after Evan's arrival, his father is found murdered and a series of brutal rapes occur in the town. Suspicion falls on Evan, with most townspeople convinced of his guilt. Julie, however, stands apart in her judgment. As tensions mount, Julie harbors a dark personal secret while developing deep feelings for Evan.

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Currently around #39K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 106% recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 278 reviews

Gaining approximately 2 new reviews per month. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.7 to 4.5.

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