Tell Me Something Good

‘Court Stevens deftly weaves together all the strands of this novel into a complex, heart-wrenching whole. This is a writer that understands people down to the bones. Her characters are fallible and hopeful, flawed and loving, and so real they have stayed with me. TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD wraps wise meditations about love and justice around a propulsive tale of suspense; I can’t wait to share this one with my book club.’ * Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling author *‘Court Stevens’ impressive resume includes eight YA novels, and she makes her adult debut with this intense tale … The book’s atmospheric setting instantly draws readers’ attention and doesn’t let go. Stevens’ short sentences, crisp prose, and deft, omniscient narration add to the story’s propulsion. A knockout.’ * Booklist Starred Review *‘I sat down to read a few pages and got up hours later having finished the whole thing, feeling like I’d just binged the most thrilling new drama on TV. Wow!’ * Mary Laura Philpott, author of BOMB SHELTER: LOVE, TIME, AND OTHER EXPLOSIVES *‘In her adult debut, TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD, Court Stevens delivers an unputdownable tale of murder, lies, and the extraordinary lengths we go to for the people we love. A haunting masterpiece.’ * Rea Frey, #1 bestselling author of DON’T FORGET ME *‘TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD by Court Stevens is a gripping mystery centered around family secrets, inherited trauma, and a convoluted web of crime. The implications of the central conflict are far-reaching and deadly, ratcheting up the stakes to rousing levels. Yet, despite its sweeping scope, Stevens still manages to make the narrative feel focused and personal. For anyone in pursuit of a fast-paced thriller that’ll have you compulsively flipping the pages, this is one to look out for.’ * Bookstr *‘TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD is better than good. It’s fantastic! Court Stevens has crafted a beautifully written tale full of heart and rich characters who live on long after the last page. If you like a just-one-more-page mystery that will keep you up late into the night, this one’s for you. I absolutely loved it!’ * Lisa Patton, bestselling author of WHISTLIN’ DIXIE IN A NOR’EASTER and RUSH *

Court Stevens grew up among rivers, cornfields, churches, and gossip in the small-town South. She is a former adjunct professor, youth minister, and Olympic torchbearer. These days she writes coming-of-truth fiction and is the community outreach manager for Warren County Public Library in Kentucky. She has a pet whale named Herman, a bandsaw named Rex, and several novels with her name on the spine: Faking Normal, The Lies About Truth, the e-novella The Blue-Haired Boy, Dress Codes for Small Towns, and Four Three Two One.