Ford, Kelly J. - The Hunt

For seventeen years, Presley, Arkansas, has been the site of an annual Easter tradition – the Hunt for the Golden Egg. But this seemingly innocuous event has a dark secret: a serial killer has been using the hunt to find prey.

Nell Holcomb, a woman haunted by a tragic past, has always known there was more to the Hunt than meets the eye. Her brother's death, long believed to be the work of the Hunter, casts a shadow over her life, and she has always felt an instinctive fear of the event.

When her best friend becomes obsessed with winning the Golden Egg, Nell must confront her past and the Hunt once more. As the town descends into chaos, Nell finds herself drawn into a dangerous game, where the stakes are higher than ever.

Blurb:

In the heart of small-town America, a sinister tradition hides a deadly secret.

For seventeen years, Presley, Arkansas, has celebrated the Hunt for the Golden Egg, an annual Easter tradition that brings together the community in a joyous spectacle. But beneath the veneer of fun and excitement lies a chilling truth: a serial killer has been using the hunt to prey on unsuspecting participants.

Nell Holcomb, a woman scarred by tragedy and haunted by the ghost of her brother's unsolved murder, has always suspected that the Hunt is more than meets the eye. When her best friend becomes fixated on winning the Golden Egg, Nell finds herself drawn into a web of danger and deception. As the town prepares for the hunt, Nell must confront her past, unravel the mystery of her brother's death, and stop the killer before they strike again.

LGBT Themes:

• Coming out
• LGBTQ+ relationships
• Identity exploration
• Social acceptance

Relevant Tags:

• LGBT fiction, Southern fiction, thriller, suspense, coming-of-age, LGBTQ+ romance, LGBTQ+ self-discovery

Awards & Recognition:

• Los Angeles Review Best Book of 2017
• Winner of the Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original

Title: The Hunt

Author: Kelly J. Ford

ISBN: 9781662500107

Genre: Thriller, Suspense, Southern Fiction

Pages: 351

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

Release Date: July 25, 2023

Weight: 362 grams

Size: 139 x 215 x 25 mm