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A Secret in the Heartland
"A Secret in the Heartland" explores the many secrets hidden in the lives of every day people. A man was found dead in his office chair. It was a senseless murder. Was this man's death a crime of passion or a random murder? A Midwestern police chief spends twenty years following false leads, and dead ends, attempting to solve this case. Surprises are uncovered as the investigation progresses closer to exposing the guilty party.
Suspects discover unexpected facts about each other as this story unfolds. You will be surprised what measures people take to keep their personal secrets hidden!
A compelling, written from the heart, epilogue follows the final chapter. Michael Henning expresses his purpose for writing this story while revealing a deeply hidden secret about himself that has been buried for nearly fifty years!
Suspects discover unexpected facts about each other as this story unfolds. You will be surprised what measures people take to keep their personal secrets hidden!
A compelling, written from the heart, epilogue follows the final chapter. Michael Henning expresses his purpose for writing this story while revealing a deeply hidden secret about himself that has been buried for nearly fifty years!
210 pages, Paperback
First published March 30, 2013
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May 19, 2013
This is Michael Hennings' first book, and I though it was good for a first effort. The story reads well, and I liked how it was paced, meaning it did not drag along for several chapters.
It starts out with a murder, then unfolds from there into something tragic and sadly all too common. The characters were likeable but had enough flaws to not be too tedious.
I also want to add that this was based on true events in his life that he has kept hidden until now. The subject might hit close to home for many, as it did me.
* This is a goodreads giveaway *
It starts out with a murder, then unfolds from there into something tragic and sadly all too common. The characters were likeable but had enough flaws to not be too tedious.
I also want to add that this was based on true events in his life that he has kept hidden until now. The subject might hit close to home for many, as it did me.
* This is a goodreads giveaway *
May 4, 2013
Pretty well written for a first book. It is not a long book, but holds your interest to the end. I have some bias as I am related to the author, but I am a reader and if it hadn't held my attention I could not give a good review. If you have ever lived in or near Moorhead, you will definitely recognize some of the places mentioned in the book. Reading a story set in a location you know does add to your interest in the story. I can confirm he knows how to keep a secret!
May 25, 2013
Compelling! Sad . . . thought-provoking - do I know anyone with a similar experience? A good Goodreads First Read!http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...#
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