A Person of Interest

By Ernest Hill

Book Overview

A skilled storyteller. --New York Times Book Review

A writer of great power and psychological depth, creating characters that resonate brilliantly beyond the boundaries of gender and race. --Robert Olen Butler, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain

Felicia Fontenot has returned to her hometown to care for her ailing mother. In the small community, Felicia must live across the street from Luther Jackson, her first love--and his wife, Juanita, the woman for whom he left her. But Felicia bears Luther no ill will. Their past is in the past. Yet no sooner has she settled in than the town is rocked by a tragic crime--one that hits all too close to home.

Luther's pregnant wife and young son have been horrifically killed--and the police have instantly identified Luther as their prime suspect. Shocked and dismayed, Felicia is soon torn between her mother's admonition not to get involved--and her own desire to clear Luther and perhaps gain a second chance with the man she has never forgotten. It is a journey that will lead her to discover not only the depths of her own humanity, but the true meaning of love. . .

As the story unfolds. . .these unforgettable characters come to full, sympathetic life. --Publishers Weekly

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758213131
• ISBN13: 9780758213136
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Dafina Books
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.3" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Because I Love Him

Luther Jackson returns to his home after a night of wandering to find his wife and young son dead. Someone killed his family and then burned the bodies. No one can fathom who in their small quiet community would do such a thing. Since Luther and his wife argued before he left home, he becomes a person of interest in Ernest Hill's latest novel, A Person of Interest. Recently widowed Felicia Fontenot has returned to the community after a twenty-year absence. Her love for her high school sweetheart, Luther Jackson, had never dissipated even though he was married to the same woman who came between the two of them. Early one morning, Felicia is awakened to find fire trucks and police at Luther's home. His family has been murdered. Eventually, Luther becomes a suspect and Felicia knows in her heart that Luther is not capable of committing such a horrific crime. Against the advice of her mother, but with the blessings of Luther's aunt, Felicia sets out to prove Luther's innocence. Mr. Hill does an exceptional job of describing the anguish Luther feels as he daily suffers through the death of those he loved dearly. While sitting at the beauty shop, reading this book, I was trying to hide the tears that were falling while reading the funeral scene and the scenes afterwards. The investigation, preliminary hearing and the surprising confession made for a good quick read. But, the last page, the last sentences made this novel a five star read for me. Reviewed by Jeanette APOOO BookClub

AMAZING!

I went to a local Barnes & Nobles where I had the priviledge of hearing Mr. Hill speak. He is such a wonderful storyteller; I could have listening to him speak for days! I bought this book, which he autographed, and I dove right in! I could not put it down. I am an English teacher, so I read all of the time! This book is unbelievable! You will not be able to stop reading once you start, and his words will live within you long after you turn the last page.

Great

It was a page turner. The flow was fast and interesting. I enjoyed it. the only reason I didn't give it a 5 because am a sucker for happy ending. I didn't like the ending. I kept hoping for girl to finally find happiness with the man she loves.