While They Slept: An Inquiry Into the Murder of a Family Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

While They Slept: An Inquiry Into the Murder of a Family Book

Early on an April morning, eighteen-year-old Billy Frank Gilley, Jr., killed his sleeping parents. Surprised in the act by his younger sister, Becky, he turned on her as well. Billy then climbed the stairs to the bedroom of his other sister, Jody, and said, “We’re free.” But is one ever free after an unredeemable act of violence? In this mesmerizing book–based on interviews with Billy and Jody as well as with friends, police, and social workers involved in the case–bestselling writer Kathryn Harrison brilliantly uncovers the true story behind this shocking crime and examines the extent as well as the limits of psychic resilience in the aftermath of tragedy.Read More

from£N/A | RRP: £5.42
* Excludes Voucher Code Discount Also available Used from £N/A
  • 0345516605
  • 9780345516602
  • Kathryn Harrison
  • 24 November 2009
  • Ballantine Books
  • Mass Market Paperback (Book)
  • 288
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click through any of the links below and make a purchase we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Click here to learn more.

Would you like your name to appear with the review?

We will post your book review within a day or so as long as it meets our guidelines and terms and conditions. All reviews submitted become the licensed property of www.find-book.co.uk as written in our terms and conditions. None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.

All form fields are required.