Fascinated by little Kansas towns and their histories, she's happiest when she's digging through old newspapers and exploring old cemeteries. I particularly liked the author's addition of news clippings, personal emails with relatives of people involved, and her footnotes of explanation. Shadow on the Hill tells the true story of a 1925 murder that took place just one county east of here. It's about my town and was such a scandal! I also didn't understand what the author's "dream journal" entries added to the book. Shadow on the Hill: The True Story of a 1925 Kansas Murder was well written grammatically and the author presents the facts in an unbiased way with just enough dramatic flair. I was very engaged in the story - it's hard to put down! I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. Very interesting book, although it is weakened by the inter-narrative breakup material. Although obviously taken from historical sources it is often told in third person with dialogue that may or may not have happened. I enjoyed the journalistic approach to this book and how Staresinic-Deane added interviews, phone calls, etc. I highly recommend this book if you're looking for a well researched, well written, fast paced book even if you don't like true crime books this book will grab your attention! Perfect combination of interesting story, meticulous research and intelligent writing makes for an entertaining read. Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Start by marking “Shadow on the Hill: The True Story of a 1925 Kansas Murder” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The story is well told. I couldn't put it down. As kids they had always wandered why they weren't allowed to swim over to a certain section of the river, and now he knows it was the place where the bad things had happened. I generally do not read true crime novels but thoroughly enjoyed this one. Listen to Shadows on the Hill by Troy Cassar-Daley, 17,199 Shazams, featuring on CMC Rocks 2019, and CMC MUSIC AWARDS 2018: Finalists Apple Music playlists. I don't read true crime books usually but made an exception for this one written by a friend and I'm very glad that I did! It does focus mainly on the trial rather than the murder. Shadow on the Hill tells the true story of a 1925 murder that took place just one county east of here. Definitely recommend! We’d love your help. It is well written and meticulously researched. A tragic story, but well researched and nicely written. Received a free copy of this through Goodreads' giveaway. It is an inherently confusing case to begin with set in a time when forensic science was in its infancy. Troy hopes more of these stories can be told to shed light on Australia’s past.The Wolfe Brothers performed the title track from their multi Golden Guitar winning album as the finale to the live award show. The inclusion of the author's personal correspondence and experiences while conducting her research is a thought-provoking conclusion to each chapter. Staresinic-Deane does offer some possiblities, and left me with the feeling that it was very unlikely that the husband (the only man ever tried for the crime) could have done thi. ( ‘-^ )b - Duration: 2:55. Received a free copy of this through Goodreads' giveaway. The ABC listen app connects you to the House Concert podcast as well as live and on-demand episodes of Saturday Night Country, The Saturday Night Country House Concert features live music and intimate interviews with some of country music’s best artists. And may even make you late for work... twice! There is some great anticipation, but not like a thriller. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Supplied: Tamworth Country Music Festival, On Saturday Night Country The author did a pretty fantastic job considering it was an 88 year old case with little evidence left behind.