Book description
The stunning true story of a murder that rocked the Mississippi Delta and forever shaped one author's life and perception of home. "Mix together a bloody murder in a privileged white family, a false accusation against a Black man, a suspicious town, a sensational trial with colorful lawyers, and a punishment that didn't fit the crime, and you have the best of southern gothic fiction. But the very best part is that the story is true." -John Grisham In 1948, in the most stubbornly Dixiefied corner of the Jim Crow south, society matron Idella Thompson was viciously murdered in her own home: stabbed at least 150 times and left facedown in one of the bathrooms. Her daughter, Ruth Dickins, was the only other person in the house. She told authorities a Black man she didn't recognize had fled the scene, but no evidence of the man's presence was uncovered. When Dickins herself was convicted and sentenced to life in prison, the community exploded. Petitions pleading for her release were drafted, signed, and circulated, and after only six years, the governor of Mississippi granted Ruth Dickins an indefinite suspension of her sentence and she was set free. In Deer Creek Drive, Beverly Lowry-who was ten at the time of the murder and lived mere miles from the Thompsons' home-tells a story of white privilege that still has ramifications today, and reflects on the brutal crime, its aftermath, and the ways it clarified her own upbringing in Mississippi.
StorySculptor
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Old Man Winter
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Grave Digger
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Pitfall
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GoldTouch
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Mrs. Voltage
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Murmur
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FireBrang
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Pixie Taze
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Arsenic Coo
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Universe Bullet
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Hermopolis
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Liquid Science
I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Sofa King
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RiddleRanger
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Miss Nova
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Dr. WMD
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Brick Mooch
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. Automatic metadata extraction keeps my library organized. It's a time-saver! Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Combo Saw
ListenBook's features make it the ultimate audio companion for any audiobook enthusiast. ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It keeps me entertained and motivated during exercise. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience