The Walls [Paperback] Overton, Hollie - Softcover

Bestselling author Hollie Overton is a television writer who has written for ABC Family, CBS and Lifetime. Overton's father was a member of the notorious Overton gang in Austin, Texas, and spent several years in prison for manslaughter. Raised by her single mother, Hollie an identical twin herself, draws on her unique childhood experiences to lend realism and compassion to her depictions of violence and complicated family dynamics.

"What if murder is your only way out? Single mom Kristy Tucker works as a press agent for the Texas Department of Corrections handling everything on death row from inmate interviews, to chronicling the last moments during an execution. Her job exposes Kristy to the worst of humanity and it's one that's beginning to take its toll. So when Kristy meets Lance Dobson, her son's martial arts instructor, she believes she's finally found her happy ending. She's wrong. Kristy soon discovers that Lance is a monster. Forced to endure his verbal and physical abuse, Kristy is serving her own life sentence . . . unless she's willing to take matters into her own hands. Perfectly poised to exploit the criminal justice system she knows so well, Kristy sets out to get rid of Lance - permanently." * from the publisher's description * "Overton spins a fast-moving, increasingly compelling tale" * Booklist * "Every bit as gripping as her best-selling debut Baby Doll ... an addictive and suspenseful thriller" * Sunday Mirror * "More than just you average thriller" * Herald * "an intriguing psychological tale" * Culture Fly *