A review by nebulous07
Hitchin' by Alexandra Christle

5.0

Danielle Fine's illustration of Hitchin' really caught my eye and that was long before I knew that I would literally identify with that cover as I turned the pages of this gripping, intense and beautifully layered crime thriller of a book. Alexandra Christle's experiences really reflect in her writing as these past few days I have been living in East St. Louis between the years of 1975 and 1979. Anthony Scarlotti is truly an enigma, a contradiction and oh so memorable. Cassandra Phillips can be compared to the Wonder Woman: The Journalist Edition and she is so authentic and driven. Everett Jackson Hayes is a successful man haunted by his own insecurities and makes him relatable. The bromance between Steve Banik and Bob Myeson provide the much needed humour during the tense, Jesucristo encounters with the Mob. The last few chapters had me on edge and the plot comes around full circle. The bittersweet ending tugged my heart strings like a harp gone rogue but in the heart of heart it was such a satisfying read. I am ready to roll the red carpet to Alexandra Christle and I cannot wait to read more of her work.
Muchas gracias to VoraciousReadersOnly for giving me a free review copy of this book via the author.