Sixteen-year-old Emily Keller, known by the media as Keller the Killer, is accused of causing the deaths of a family of four, including young children. Emily is one of the youngest females to be accused of a crime so heinous, making this the nationβs biggest trial of the year. But what really happened that fateful nightβand whoβs responsibleβis anything but straightforward.
Living in a trailer park in Baltimore with her twin brother and alcoholic mother, Emilyβs life hasnβt been easy. Sheβs had to grow up fast, and like any teen, has made questionable decisions in a desperate attempt to fit in with her peers. Will her mistakes amount to a guilty verdict and a life in prison? Itβs up to the jury to decide.
For readers who enjoy Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll, 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher, and One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus.
Kathleen Fine received her masterβs in Reading Education from Towson University and a bachelorβs in Elementary Education from University of Maryland, College Park. She is a member of the Maryland Writers Association, International Thriller Writers, and Authorβs Guild. When sheβs not writing or selling real estate, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling to the Outer Banks, and of course, reading anything she can get her hands on. She currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with her husband, three children, and a Sussex Spaniel. Girl on Trial is her debut novel. You can read more about Kathleen and check out some of her short stories on her website: https://www.kathleenfineauthor.com/ and her blog on Instagram @kathleenfineauthor where she posts short stories and book reviews.