Friday, January 10, 2025

What Came Before He Shot Her by Elizabeth George

 Title: What Came Before He Shot Her

Author: Elizabeth George
Did I listen or read?: Library book
When did I finish?: 1/10/25
When was the book published: 2006
Main Characters: Joel Campbell, 12 yr old, Toby troubled brother, Ness, sister, Kendra aunt, Glory, grandma, Dix D'Court, 23 yr old boyfriend of 40 year old Kendra
What happens? Glory dumps the 3 kids on Kendra and they live with her, and struggle with surviving.  The Blade is a threat, Cal is his stoned assistant.  Ivan is a gentleman who helps Joel with poetry.  Things get worse until....
How long was this? 547 pages long
Did I like this? Great story and compelling characters, very realistic.  It doesn't really reveal WHY she was shot, although it hints at it.
Overall grade: B+

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