{"title":"Sarah Crouch","description":"Sarah Crouch is the USA TODAY bestselling author of Middletide and The Briars, literary thrillers set in the Pacific Northwest, where she was raised. She is also known for her accolades in the world of athletics as a professional marathon runner.","products":[{"product_id":"middletide-paperback","title":"Middletide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this gripping and intensely atmospheric debut, disquiet descends on a small town after the suspicious death of a beautiful young doctor, with all clues pointing to the reclusive young man who abandoned the community in chase of big city dreams but returned for the first love he left behind. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eAll Good People Here \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Where the Crawdads Sing\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne peaceful morning, in the small, Puget Sound town of Point Orchards, the lifeless body of Dr. Erin Landry is found hanging from a tree on the property of prodigal son and failed writer, Elijah Leith. Sheriff Jim Godbout's initial investigation points to an obvious suicide, but upon closer inspection, there seem to be clues of foul play when he discovers that the circumstances of the beautiful doctor's death were ripped straight from the pages of Elijah Leith's own novel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOut of money and motivation, thirty-three-year-old Elijah returns to his empty childhood home to lick the wounds of his futile writing career. Hungry for purpose, he throws himself into restoring the ramshackle cabin his father left behind and rekindling his relationship with Nakita, the extraordinary girl from the nearby reservation whom he betrayed but was never able to forget. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the town of Point Orchards turns against him, Elijah must fight for his innocence against an unexpected foe who is close and cunning enough to flawlessly frame him for murder in this scintillating literary thriller that seeks to uncover a case of love, loss, and revenge.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50101196456159,"sku":"9781668035108","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/9LBWQvJxH99781668035108.webp?v=1781068449"},{"product_id":"the-briars-hardcover","title":"The Briars - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Middletide\u003c\/i\u003e returns with a lush and atmospheric novel of suspense following a young woman whose job as a game warden puts her in the path of a murderer in a small town eager to protect its own.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDesperate to escape a relationship gone bad, Annie Heston flees north to accept a job as a game warden in Lake Lumin, a picturesque town in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA cougar has been spotted in the area, and as Annie warns the community of the threat, she quickly discovers that not everyone in the tight-knit town is welcoming of outsiders, except for Daniel Barela, a reclusive carpenter who lives in the shadow of the mountain. They form an instant bond, though Annie soon comes to realize there is more to his past than meets the eye. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the body of a young woman is found in the briars that border Daniel's property, the peace Annie has found in Lake Lumin shatters. As she assists the local sheriff with the investigation, Annie must rely on her wilderness training and intuition to find a murderer hiding in plain sight. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUrgent and emotionally complex, \u003ci\u003eThe Briars\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating literary thriller that marries an exploration of human nature with a plot as thorny and twisted as the brambles for which it is named.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50102228123871,"sku":"9781668091883","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/vc85SfMkXB9781668091883.webp?v=1781079181"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/sarah-crouch.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}