The Scent of Rain and Lightning

The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard is a gripping crime fiction novel set in the small town of Rose, Kansas. When the man convicted of murdering Jody's father, Billy Crosby, is granted a new trial and released from prison, the peace of the community is shattered. Collin, the son of the convicted man, has spent his entire career as a lawyer working to prove his father's innocence. His success brings long-buried secrets back to the surface, forcing Jody to confront the trauma of her family's history.

This mystery and detective story follows Jody as she navigates the tension of a returning convict and the shifting loyalties of her neighbors. As she revisits old wounds, startling revelations emerge that threaten to change everything she thought she knew. This compelling work of general fiction explores the dangerous truth hidden within a tragic past, making it a standout entry in the crime genre.