The discovery of a mutilated body on remote farmland is only the start of Sheriff Lincoln James’ latest investigation ...
" The author writes lovingly about her home state of Kansas, and her cast of earthy characters are wonderfully evoked. Moreover, she has a mastery of colloquial dialogue not often seen in modern literature. "
"A tight plot, strong characters and faultless pace make Bullets in the Briar a real page turner; what makes it exceptional is the author’s ability to take her readers into the heart of a remote, rural community. What James Lee Burke does for Louisiana, Kimber Silver does for Kansas.’"
Kinsley Rhodes blows into Harlow, Kansas like a tornado. Her grandfather has been murdered and she wants answers ...
" There is a cinematic quality to Silver's writing; like Steinbeck, she can summon a vivid scene with a scarcity of words, and her jocular dialogue fizzes with energy. "
" This is one fine debut, it’s not often an author has a first novel that is as slick as anything the big names can throw out there, I was very impressed by every aspect of this story."