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The Kinfolk Kindle Edition

by Eliza Maxwell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,956 ratings
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From bestselling author Eliza Maxwell, The Kinfolk is an uneasy journey into the grit and decay of a crumbling south.

Along the banks of the Neches river, surrounded by the dense piney woods of east Texas, lives a pack of liars, thieves, and fools that Mimosa Mabry reluctantly calls family. After a lifetime spent trying to put the place behind her, the kinfolk have come calling. They want her home.

Against her better judgement, Mo returns, but finds the answer she’s searching for—the truth about a child named Lucy—slipping further from her grasp. She's forgotten that In deep east Texas, at the mercy of your kin, truth is relative. As enigmatic as a carnival shell game. And the game is rigged.
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    June 5, 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01GNSVWTU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carter Press; 2nd edition (June 5, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 5, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2021 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 211 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,956 ratings

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Eliza Maxwell

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Eliza Maxwell lives in Texas with her ever patient husband and two kids. She's an artist and writer, an introvert and a British cop drama addict. She loves nothing more than to hear from readers. You can find her at theelizamaxwell@gmail.com.

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Judith L.
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2022
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I read this book because of the many positive reader reviews, and I agree with all of them. I literally read this in two sittings, unable to put it down. The storytelling is superb, and the characters fully formed. I felt empathy, frustration, anger, relief - you name it! I rarely take the time to write reviews, but I felt this one truly deserves it. Thanks Eliza Maxwell!
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Deborah
4.0 out of 5 stars Dysfunctional Family
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2021
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This was a pretty good story. However, it was a bit hard to get into in the beginning and did seem to jump around a bit. After spending many years trying to put her mother's home behind her, the kinfolk want her back home. Against her better judgement, Mo returns in hopes of discovering the truth about her baby Lucy. She must endure her Aunt Roz to find the truth.

Not one of my favorite reads, but it did have a surprise ending.
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Johni M Alvarado
5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
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This book was just wonderful ❤️ I truly will miss the characters 😢 in saying that I am going to scour for everything Mrs Eliza Maxwell has written. Thank you for the journey. This is what it is all about. Mam you are great at your art and I wish to let you know how much joy you are bringing to people in search of what you naturally do so in short Thank You 😊 By the way I rarely post anywhere I had to this time, if not I believe it would be sinful, because you ought to know how much you contribute to are world!
God Bless and keep you and yours.
Johni Maria Alvarado
St. Petersburg Florida
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Machigua
3.0 out of 5 stars Grammatically Lacking and Sloppily Written
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2016
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I read The Grave Tender and truly enjoyed it. So much so that I loaned it out. This book seemed like it was written by a completely different person. She over used filthy language - I understand that there are times when the "f" word is used to really make a point, but it was used so often that it lost its value. Also, it's like she forgot good grammar. Ms. Maxwell, don't you know the correct way to use she/her, he/him? Did you even edit this story for errors? The Grave Tender was so well written and this was just plain sloppy. The reason for the three stars is because it was a good story. Yes, I will probably read your next book, but if you don't care enough to take the time to right by your readers and edit your story before you publish, it will be the last book I read of yours. If you don't respect your readers enough to do quality work for them then your books are not worth the money or time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars East Texas storytelling
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021
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Eliza Maxwell has spun a story with deep East Texas roots and layer upon layer of twists and turns like a piney woods country road. Her characters are easy to recognize but still capable of surprising the reader. She never substitutes charm for worth or two dimensional villainy for a fully fleshed personality. Easily worth your time and will linger in your mind long after the final page is done.
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BambiN
4.0 out of 5 stars Another winner!
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017
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Well Eliza,you knocked this one out of the park. All bases loaded,major home run! I loved Mimosa, strip club bartender,and her stripper friend Georgia.,who's lives were changed in most unexpected ways. You show your love for people,broken people,who have so much to give to the world, if only they have the strength to do it. Your lack of judgement and giving them a "voice",makes me feel validated for being among the dysfunctional.,the broken,who struggle daily to fight back the demons they carry.It can be a heavy burden sometimes. Two steps forward, three steps back. I get tired of all the novels about the doctors,lawyers,and Indian chiefs,hoity toit,mucky muck ,college educated characters,who are suffering with their 6 figure salaries,(poor them)when so many of us,have to struggle just to keep the light bill on,and the internet is a luxury.Stay in this realm. It may win you a Pulitzer one day.You are close to getting there. I remember picking up "Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt. His very first novel,a Pulitzer. He never dreamed that it would go so far. It was a one hit wonder,but that was because that very first book he pulled from his very guts,the pain,his own,the tears,his own,the joy,his own,and it became every one who ever reads it,their own! Hurray for you,I think of him when I read your books.
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MJ James
5.0 out of 5 stars I just love Eliza Maxwell!
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2021
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This is a solid five star read. As always, the characters are vibrant and vulnerable folks who are believable and genuine. Eiza Maxwell does a fine job telling their tale and engaging the reader in their lives.

As always with her books, their is love, tragedy, secrets and human foibles abound. That's what keeps drawing me back to her and her stories. Just the plain realness that she creates. I've never been disappointed yet when I finish her books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best novel ever! It haunted my mind until the last page was gobbled up.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2022
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Through the painful twists and turns , Maxwell brings a toxic life into sharp focus as we experience a journey into the past perceptions of a dysfunctional family and the love within. This is a story about overcoming and acceptance. Maxwell has a new #1 fan. Excellent read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The kinfolk
Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2020
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This book is a great read about a very disfunctional family, how Mo and Calvin survived is beyond me, Mo and the kids will be alright
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sheila
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2020
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I have read all of Eliza books now and I have loved every single one of them .Every character in her books are so real,I felt I personally knew them.Her description of places have them atmospheres that felt so real.

I am really sad now I have no more to read .So please write some more quickly has i have to find another author love as much .And that is going to be so hard

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. Kept me on edge until the very end
Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2020
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This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. Kept me on edge until the very end, the characters were so believable, the heartache so real
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cheryl culver
5.0 out of 5 stars Another incredible book by Eliza Maxwell
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2018
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I cam upon Eliza by chance and am busy reading all of her books. I am a fan and have absorbed every word
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Christine Elsmore
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2018
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Thoroughly enjoyed reading Mrs. Maxwell novel. All the characters were very believable. Look forward to following more of her books
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