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  Cemetery Road

“#1 New York Times Bestselling Author”

In the small town of Bienville, Mississippi, lies a web of secrets that threaten to unravel the very fabric of the community. When Marshall McEwan returns to his hometown after years of being away, he is faced with the harsh reality that his father is terminally ill and the family newspaper is on the brink of collapse. But that’s not all.

The town is on the verge of a major economic breakthrough with the arrival of a billion-dollar Chinese paper mill. However, the deal is threatened when two murders occur, and the town is thrown into chaos.

As Marshall delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the murders, he uncovers a tangled web of deceit, betrayal, and long-buried secrets that threaten to destroy everything he holds dear. The love of his youth, Jet Turner, is now married to the powerful Matheson family, who control the town through their exclusive Poker Club. Marshall and Jet soon find themselves caught in the middle of a dangerous game of power and greed, where the stakes are high and the consequences deadly.

With the clock ticking and the town on the brink of collapse, Marshall must confront his past and the woman he loves to uncover the truth behind the murders and save Bienville from destruction. But as he peels back the layers of deception, he realizes that some secrets are better left buried. Will Marshall be able to uncover the truth before it’s too late, or will the town of Bienville be forever destroyed by the weight of its secrets?

About The Author

Natchez, Mississippi has been the home of Greg Iles for the majority of his life. He is a renowned author with a total of seventeen New York Times bestsellers, starting with his debut novel, Spandau Phoenix. His most recent trilogy, Natchez Burning, is a continuation of the story of Penn Cage, the main character in The Quiet Game, Turning Angel, and The Devil’s Punchbowl, which was a #1 New York Times bestseller.

Iles’s novels have been translated into over thirty-five languages and adapted into films. He is a member of the lit-rock band The Rock Bottom Remainders, which includes other famous authors such as Stephen King and Amy Tan. Despite his success, Iles remains grounded and resides in Natchez with his wife and three children. Iles’s writing style is known for its gripping suspense and intricate plot twists. His novels often explore themes of family, justice, and morality.

He draws inspiration from his own experiences growing up in the South and his love for the region is evident in his writing. With a career spanning over two decades, Greg Iles has established himself as one of the most talented and successful authors of our time.

“This trilogy is destined to become a classic of literary crime fiction.” — Booklist (starred review)

“[The] terrific conclusion to his Natchez Burning trilogy is a sweeping story that remains intimate… Relentless pacing keeps the story churning… The trial scenes are among the most exciting ever written in the genre.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Mississippi Blood

“There is a graphic beauty to Iles’ writing. He uses measured words to express voluminous stories. . . . He is a masterful storyteller!” — Huffington Post on Mississippi Blood

“From his opening line, Iles draws you back into Penn Cage’s deep South in this phenomenal trilogy’s final novel (after Natchez Burning; The Bone Tree). [A] heart-racing, enthralling thriller.” — Library Journal (starred review) on Mississippi Blood

“Iles draws his characters so well, and brings off scenes so deftly.” — Houston Chronicle on Mississippi Blood

“A fabulous story. . . . Love, betrayal, murder, sadness, racism, adultery, hatred and revenge, with a bit of history thrown in. . . . The conclusion to a phenomenal trilogy.” — Biloxi Sun Herald on Mississippi Blood

“In this dramatic conclusion to a stunning piece of work, Iles works suspense until the last second, making us question whether we’d be able to keep fighting if all the precious things in our lives were taken away.” — Southern Living on Mississippi Blood

“The Natchez trilogy is a sprawling plunge into some of the worst crimes of the civil-rights era.” — Knoxville News-Sentinel on Mississippi Blood

“This magnificent saga concludes in breathtaking fashion. . . . Tender and gripping.” — RT Book Reviews on Mississippi Blood

“Almost nobody works in crime fiction at this level this many levels of psychological, social, and civic sharpness, and with this clarity as well as richness of style. And maintains fiendish levels of suspense.” — Sullivan County Democrat on Mississippi Blood

“Operatic in its reach, this is still essentially a tough crime procedural, with courtroom drama that is far more blistering than the John Grisham variety.” — Financial Times on Mississippi Blood

“An ambitious stand-alone thriller that is both an absorbing crime story and an in-depth exploration of grief, betrayal, and corruption… Iles’s latest calls to mind the late, great Southern novelist Pat Conroy. Like Conroy, Iles writes with passion, intensity and absolute commitment.” — Washington Post

“[A] page-turner [with] Iles’…intense scenes and dramatic emotions.” — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Iles… has made Mississippi his own in the same way that James Lee Burke has claimed Cajun country and Michael Connelly has remapped contemporary Los Angeles… They will be talking about this one for a while.” — Booklist (starred review)

“It is impossible to turn away. It’s like binge-watching your favorite TV drama, and you don’t dare take your eyes off the screen for fear of missing out on another revelation. Cemetery Road is full of them.” — Bookreporter.com

“A sweeping tale of family dysfunction [and] sexually charged secrets.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“With a paralyzing twist that will leave you speechless, Iles has created a completely original and unforgettable tale.” — Iron Mountain Daily News

“Another shocking Iles ending.” — Clarion-Ledger

“A fast-paced book, a thrill ride of an epic.” — Valdosta Daily Times

“A thrilling, complicated path… [A] web of lies and intrigue… Give yourself some time [and] let yourself be absorbed.” — Quad City Times (Iowa)

“[Iles is] one of my go-to storytellers, someone whose books are excellent consistently and without exception… [A] spectacular story… Iles’s pace and tone are uniquely his own, and he opens to readers a world of insight wrapped in excellent crime fiction stories that enrich our lives immeasurably.” — Crime Spree Magazine

“Natchez Burning is extraordinarily entertaining and fiendishly suspenseful. I defy you to start it and find a way to put it down; as long as it is, I wish it were longer…. This is an amazing work of popular fiction.” — Stephen King

“Natchez Burning is possibly his best yet . . . This epic story is electrifying from beginning to end, un-put-downable, a gripping read.” — Delta Magazine

“The first in a trilogy whose themes of race relations, Southern tradition, and the corrupting nature of power are expertly woven throughout a powerful story . . . Natchez Burning is perhaps the best thriller to come along in years. Memorable, intricate, and expertly crafted.” — Memphis Commercial Appeal

“The thriller of the year, of the decade even, is Natchez Burning… The first of a projected trilogy, Natchez Burning is Penn Cage’s fourth outing. But you don’t need to read its predecessors to be wholly consumed by this wonderful book. Buy, read, and marvel.” — The Times (London)

“Iles carries it off with style, intelligence, and passion…The Bone Tree is filled with menace, betrayal, [and] unexpected plot twists. . . [and] is a very American epic-in-progress that leaves us waiting, none too patiently, for whatever revelations are still to come.” — Washington Post

“Absolutely compelling.… A beautifully constructed story [and] some extremely fine writing.” — Booklist (starred review) on The Bone Tree

“Richly plotted…[and] the action-packed narrative moves swiftly to a surprising and moving conclusion.” — Publishers Weekly on The Bone Tree

“It matches, or even outdoes, the first story in excitement and drama… Greg Iles has long been one of my favorite writers and he is certainly at his best with this series.” — Huffington Post on The Bone Tree

“Extraordinary. . . . ‘Great Expectations’ transplanted to an American South laced with comparably gothic overtones. . . . The Bone Tree establishes Iles as this generation’s William Faulkner.” — Providence Journal

“Best-selling author Iles superbly blends past and present in his swift and riveting storyline.” — Library Journal (starred review) on The Bone Tree

“The second installment of his hard-boiled Natchez trilogy finds Iles’ hero Penn Cage on even swampier, and surely deadlier, ground than before.” — Kirkus Reviews on The Bone Tree

“Prepare to be surprised. Iles has always been an exceptional storyteller, and he has invested these volumes with an energy and sense of personal urgency that rarely, if ever, falter.” — Denver Post on Mississippi Blood

“A superb entertainment that is a work of power, distinction and high seriousness… also (a) prime example of what the thriller–and other forms of so-called ‘genre’ fiction–can accomplish when pushed beyond traditional limits.” — Washington Post on Mississippi Blood

“[The books] are page-turning entertainments with an edge of history and a deep understanding of race relations in the American South. . . . Mississippi Blood is packed with compelling characters. . . . Harrowing and spellbinding.” — Pittsburg Post-Gazette