{"title":"Amy Brashear","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmy Brashear is an engaging voice in the world of Young Adult literature, renowned for crafting narratives that capture the complexities of adolescence with authenticity and depth. Her writing brings exhilarating stories to life, where young characters navigate intriguing challenges and learn significant life lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eNo Saints in Kansas\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a fresh and gripping take on real-life events, building suspense and mystery that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. This book showcases Brashear's talent for weaving historical elements with contemporary storytelling, creating a compelling experience for young adults and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of mystery, history, or coming-of-age tales, Amy Brashear's books will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression, making them a worthy addition to any reader’s collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"no-saints-in-kansas-by-amy-brashear-9781616959340","title":"No Saints in Kansas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this extraordinary debut novel, Amy Brashear turns Truman Capote's classic \u003cem\u003eIn Cold Blood\u003c\/em\u003e on its head, telling the story from the point of view of Nancy Clutter's friend and classmate, the fictional Carly Fleming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA young adult, fictional reimagining of Truman Capote's \u003cem\u003eIn Cold Blood\u003c\/em\u003e and the brutal murders that inspired it. Gripping and fast-paced, this meticulously researched historical fiction will reinvigorate a new generation to Capote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNovember is usually quiet in Holcomb, Kansas, but in 1959, the town is shattered by the quadruple murder of the Clutter family. Suspicion falls on Nancy Clutter's boyfriend, Bobby Rupp, the last one to see them alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew Yorker Carly Fleming, new to the small Midwestern town, is an outsider. She tutored Nancy, and (in private, at least) they were close. Carly and Bobby were the only ones who saw that Nancy was always performing, and that she was cracking under the pressure of being Holcomb's golden girl. This secret connected Carly and Bobby. Now that Bobby is an outsider, too, they're bound closer than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to clear Bobby's name, Carly dives into the murder investigation and ends up in trouble with the local authorities. But that's nothing compared to the wrath she faces from Holcomb once the real perpetrators are caught. When her father is appointed to defend the killers of the Clutter family, the entire town labels the Flemings as traitors. Now Carly must fight for what she knows is right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550291710188,"sku":"9781616959340","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19355633482763.jpg?v=1749967752"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/amy-brashear.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}