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"Highly original . . . Ample dry humor leavens a plotline that thoughtfully explores the heart of human darkness . . . Michael Koryta admirers will be enthralled." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
"What appears to be a humorous story set in Indiana farm country becomes a thriller with multiple shocking twists. Fans of TV's Dexter might want to try this disquieting book from Scott."-Library Journal
In the early 1980s, a tight-knit Indiana community is struck by a series of violent murders.
Father Solomon Lancaster-the town's dry-witted sheriff and priest at the community Catholic church-finds himself on the forefront of the investigation. Soon, he's fighting to match wits with the serial killer terrorizing his town while trying to justify his law enforcement credentials to the FBI as their analysts and profilers take Crooked Creek, Indiana, by storm.
But Father Solomon is hiding secrets of his own. Ones that threaten to rise to the surface as the murders continue and the investigation draws nearer to the truth. As the killer begins to escalate, Father Solomon finds that even the innocent have dark sides, and trust might be the deadliest weapon of all.
Show more"Highly original . . . Ample dry humor leavens a plotline that thoughtfully explores the heart of human darkness . . . Michael Koryta admirers will be enthralled." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
"What appears to be a humorous story set in Indiana farm country becomes a thriller with multiple shocking twists. Fans of TV's Dexter might want to try this disquieting book from Scott."-Library Journal
In the early 1980s, a tight-knit Indiana community is struck by a series of violent murders.
Father Solomon Lancaster-the town's dry-witted sheriff and priest at the community Catholic church-finds himself on the forefront of the investigation. Soon, he's fighting to match wits with the serial killer terrorizing his town while trying to justify his law enforcement credentials to the FBI as their analysts and profilers take Crooked Creek, Indiana, by storm.
But Father Solomon is hiding secrets of his own. Ones that threaten to rise to the surface as the murders continue and the investigation draws nearer to the truth. As the killer begins to escalate, Father Solomon finds that even the innocent have dark sides, and trust might be the deadliest weapon of all.
Show moreJeremy Scott is a writer and entertainer from Nashville, TN. He is the co-creator & narrator of CinemaSins, a YouTube channel dedicated to movie-related comedy with over 9 million subscribers. A former online marketing consultant, Jeremy spends his time cohosting a popular film podcast, playing and listening to music, and being lousy at golf. He lives just outside Nashville, TN, with his incredibly understanding wife and their furry cats.
“Highly original . . . Ample dry humor leavens a plotline that
thoughtfully explores the heart of human darkness . . . Michael
Koryta admirers will be enthralled.” —Publishers Weekly,
starred review
“What appears to be a humorous story set in Indiana farm country
becomes a thriller with multiple shocking twists. Fans of
TV's Dexter might want to try this disquieting book from
Scott.” —Library Journal
“Scott creates one of the most compelling characters in a
generation with Father Solomon Lancaster...[and] weaves a rich
tapestry that keeps you on your toes up until the last page.”
—Patrick Anderson, Modern Horrors
“I could not put this damn book down until I finished it. Gripped
me from start to finish….[Scott] truly is one twisted fuck, but
don’t take my word for it. The evidence lies within.” —Frank Kemp,
SiftPop and Modern Horrors
“Solomon Lancaster is a wonderfully, morally complicated
protagonist and often hilarious. You aren’t going to see too many
priest/sheriff characters in any medium, a combination that leads
to conflicts of interest that can be both comic and tragic.” —Chris
Atkinson, co-founder of CinemaSins
“Jeremy Scott delivers his most intimate and powerful story yet
with When The Corn Is Waist High...an enthralling story that leaves
you guessing until the very last page. A little bit Coen Brothers
and a little bit Fincher, this sharp-tack character study disguised
as an expertly written murder mystery is a wholly unique thriller
from a writer at the top of their game.” —Stephen Sean Ford, actor
and filmmaker
“Scott’s unvarnished style lures the reader into a sublime sense of
comfort with his fascinating and frank descriptions of law
enforcement, catholicism, and small town living before twisting the
knife with shocking twists and staggering revelations...the story
unfolds in unexpected ways, growing ever more chilling while
building to a jaw-dropping conclusion. This is a killer who won’t
soon be forgotten.” —Jenn Adams, Horror Journalist & Podcaster
“Jeremy Scott revels in this edge-of-your-seat tale with
experienced glee, clearly leaning on his history of living in the
small-town Midwest, knowledge of insulated religious gatherings,
and frequent consumption of regional-specific hot dishes. This
story will grip you by the wrists from the very start, and you will
NOT want it to let go until the final page. Never have I been
happier to surrender to whatever ride this mischievous author will
take me.” —Barrett Share, producer and cohost of the SinCast
Podcast
“Jeremy Scott masterfully takes the reader back in time to rural
Indiana, where the local Sheriff reconciles his dual roles of law
enforcement and local priest all while a killer upsets the harmony
of his sleepy farming community. When The Corn Is Waist High lulls
you into the sleepy rhythms of Crooked Creek, so when the twists
start turning, you won’t be ready for what happens next. Rural
Indiana has never felt so dangerous.” —Jacob Hopkins, Co-Founder of
Modern Horrors
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