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When Cicadas Cry

By: Caroline Cleveland
Narrated by: Adam Barr
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A high-profile murder case

A white woman has been bludgeoned to death with an altar cross in a rural church on Cicada Road in Walterboro, South Carolina. Sam Jenkins, a Black man, is found covered in blood, kneeling over the body. In a state already roiling with racial tension, this is not just a murder case: it's a powder keg.

A haunting cold case

Two young women are murdered on quiet Edisto Beach, an hour southeast of Walterboro, and the killer disappears without a trace. Thirty-four years later, the mystery remains unsolved. Could there be a connection to Stander's case?

A killer who's watching Stander takes on Jenkins's defense, but he's up against a formidable solicitor with powerful allies. Worse, his client is hiding a bombshell secret. When Addie Stone reopens the cold case, she discovers more long-buried secrets in this small town. Would someone kill again to keep them?

This novel is ideal for fans of mystery, suspense, and thrillers in the vein of Karin Slaughter's Pretty Girls and Stacy Willingham's A Flicker in the Dark, as well as for listeners who followed the high-profile Murdaugh murder trial, held in the same small town as in When Cicadas Cry.

©2024 Caroline Cleveland (P)2024 Dreamscape Media Crime Thrillers Cold Case Thriller & Suspense Murder Suspense Crime Fiction Southern United States World Literature
Unexpected Twists • Compelling Plot • Engaging Narration • Authentic Setting • Excellent Voice Acting

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Loved the plot with 2 investigations being held simultaneously. Thoughtful character development and a story line that can resonate with todays racial dynamics.
A story that has a sleepy southern town at its heart is one of my favorites.

2 murders being investigated at the same time

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I loved this novel by Caroline Cleveland. The twists & turns made kept the reader wondering, and the accuracy of her legal commentary was great too. Caroline & I were in the same law school class at the University of S.C. I know she is an excellent attorney and wonderful person, but I did not know that she is also a gifted attorney. This book is thoroughly enjoyable, and because it was so gripping I listened to almost nonstop. Congratulations Caroline!! So thrilled to know you, & I look forward to reading more of your novels!

Fantastic Murder Mystery set in SC's Lowcountry

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Beautifully written and narrated. The author’s intimate knowledge of the Lowcountry and of criminal law added to the authenticity of the story.

Plot and characters

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I love that it was in the voice of the murderer. Kept me guessing until the reveal. #IGuessWrong. Well, done, Caroline.

Guessed wrong

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Twists and turns throughout the book. When you think you know you don’t know! Such a great listen too and from work.

Great Fiction!

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