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A talent reminiscent of John Hart and Tom Franklin delivers a stunning debut-a mesmerizing literary thriller about the bond between two brothers and the evil they face in a small North Carolina town "This book will knock your socks off. It's so good to read a first novel that sings with talent. Wiley Cash has a beautifully written hit on his hands."- Clyde Edgerton Deep in the heart of western North Carolina lies Marshall, a quiet, unassuming mountain town... more

About Wiley Cash

Wiley Cash is from western North Carolina. He has a Ph.D in English from the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and teaches English at Bethany College. He lives with his wife in West Virginia. This is his first novel.


Published: April 17, 2012 by Harper Collins

Genre: Religion & Spirituality, Action & Adventure. Fiction. 320 pages

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  • All Critics: 16
  • Positive: 15
  • Negative: 1

  • The Washington Post | 8 May 2012

    compelling first novel... Cash adeptly captures the rhythms of Appalachian speech, narrating his atmospheric novel in the voices of three characters

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  • Access Atlanta | 7 May 2012

    Wiley Cash’s novel embeds a tender coming-of-age story within a suspense-filled thriller... well-defined, distinct voices and subtle, considered details on every page

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  • Jacksonville.com | 15 Apr 2012

    spectacular debut novel... amazingly nuanced development of character... the descriptions of the lives and land are as colorfully painted and fully realized as it gets.

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  • Look At OKC | 3 Jun 2012

    a chilling story that isn't easily forgotten... Cash has captured the rural southern dialect perfectly. It is an excellent novel, and I look forward to hearing more from this author.

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  • Boston.com | 5 May 2012

    a remarkable tale that falters primarily because two of the narrators... prove less than credible as characters.

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  • Jenn's Bookshelves | 25 Apr 2012

    a book I couldn’t put down...The characters will hold a lifelong position in my heart, their story continues to resonate within my soul, weeks after reading the book. Without a doubt, this book will top my list of favorite books of the year. Highly recommended.

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  • Kirkus Reviews | 3 Apr 2012

    As lean and spare as a mountain ballad, Cash’s novel resonates perfectly, so much so that it could easily have been expanded to epic proportions. An evocative work about love, fate and redemption.

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  • Richmond Times-Dispatch | 15 Apr 2012

    riveting debut novel... powerfully moving... the experience... is hard to forget.

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  • Notes of Life | 4 Mar 2012

    A Land More Kind Than Home is Wiley Cash’s debut novel and a thoroughly good one at that. It is a gripping read and one that draws the reader in. Recommended!

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  • Read North Carolina Novels | 25 May 2012

    excellent debut novel... Steeped in the history and flavor of the North Carolina mountains, fans of Charles Frazier will find this tale a fulfilling read.

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  • MysteriesEtc | 15 Jun 2012

    a glorious read... A beautifully written story by an amazing new storyteller that will haunt you for some time to come

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  • Publishers Weekly | 16 Jan 2012

    compelling, with an elegant structure and a keen eye for detail, matched with compassionate attention to character. The languid atmosphere seduces, and Cash’s fine first effort pulls the reader into a shadowy, tormented world

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  • Ploughshares Literary Magazine | 20 Apr 2012

    a book you will be excited to read... Cash has a solid talent for the oft-neglected arts of tragedy and suspense... an auspicious start for a first novelist.

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  • A Lovely Shore Breeze Blog | 8 Jun 2012

    a very good book, with a very good setting, great characters and a compelling story that will draw you in and make you hang on until the very last page.

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  • The National | 9 Jun 2012

    Cash captures the nuances of Appalachian speech, giving his debut novel a chilling authenticity.

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  • The Literary Kitty Blog | 6 Feb 2012

    One of the best things about Cash’s book is that he gives a real sense of who his characters are – everything is written that that southern way of speaking that brings the dusty, hot mountain town and its inhabitants to life.... gripping, tragic tale

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