"And you guys, if there is one thing I feel confident saying, it is that I know how to tell a story in a way that is going to keep you on the edge of your seat." — Ashley Flowers
"The comment I kept getting all the time was like, we can tell that you're in the true crime space. This was a very believable investigation." — Ashley Flowers (referencing reviews)
"And the third and my favorite is that everyone was hooked from the very first page." — Ashley Flowers (referencing reviews)
This episode serves as a direct announcement from Ashley Flowers, the host of Crime Junkie, about her new fictional mystery novel titled "All Good People Here." Flowers emphasizes that the book is crafted for her "crime junkies," drawing parallels between the immersive experience of listening to true crime episodes and diving into this fictional narrative. She shares early positive reviews that highlight the book's inability to be put down, its believable investigative elements stemming from her true crime background, and its immediate hook from the first page.
The plot of "All Good People Here" centers on Margot, a journalist who returns to her small Indiana hometown to care for her uncle. Upon arrival, a young girl is kidnapped, and Margot becomes deeply invested in solving the case, especially when she notices similarities to an unsolved murder of another young girl from two decades prior – a case involving her former neighbor, January. This personal connection drives Margot's obsession with unraveling the mystery and determining if the current crime is connected to the past unsolved murder.
Flowers expresses confidence in her ability to craft a suspenseful story that will keep readers engaged. She also informs listeners that the book will be released on August 16th in the US and is available for pre-order. To encourage engagement, she has made the first two chapters of "All Good People Here" available on her website, AshleyFlowers.com, with a direct link also provided in the show notes, urging listeners to experience the book's compelling narrative for themselves.