Sarah Jane

Pages: 207
Published: 2019
Language: English

Sarah Jane Pullman, a seasoned cop with a troubled past, finds her life upended when she becomes the de facto sheriff of a rural town. She investigates the disappearance of her predecessor, uncovering the hidden truths of his life. This character study explores memory, atonement, and finding order amidst chaos, blending noir elements with a tender look at human nature.

Prose complexity: 7/10

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American crime writer, poet, science fiction writer, and biographer who wrote a series of novels featuring the detective character Lew Griffin set in New Orleans, and the 2005 novel Drive, which was adapted into a 2011 film of the same name.