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The Morning Of: A Moving and Poignant Drama about Race, Injustice and the Search for Peace Kindle Edition

by S.B. Cody (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 50 ratings
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A mass shooting and police brutality shake a small town to its core—and uncover its darkest secrets—in a timely debut thriller from a stunning new voice.
 
When the town of Stanford, Missouri, falls victim to a school shooting, it sets in motion a chain of events that no one could predict.
 
After two masked men murder 28 people, only to escape unseen, it hangs over the town like a cloud, which adds to the tension after an unarmed African American teenager, Noah, was shot and killed by police.
 
Meanwhile, teacher Connor Sullivan is dealing with the aftermath of the school shooting, having been hailed a hero. But Connor doesn’t feel like a hero. And Connor is haunted by more than just the shooting.
 
As the police search for the perpetrators, they wonder if the murders are linked to Noah’s death.
 
With tensions rising in a town torn apart by tragedy, will it ever be possible to get justice when it’s not clear who the victims really are?
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About the Author

S. B. Cody is the author of psychological thriller The Morning Of.

Stephen Graybill is an actor, producer, and award-winning voice-over artist. He was seen on television in The Girls Guide to Depravity, Law & Order: SVU, Law & Order, and HBO's The Wire. He has also acted on stage and done voice-overs for commercials, winning both a Gold Clio Award and a Silver Effie Award. He has also worked on over fifty audiobooks, including Jesus Swagger by Jarrid Wilson.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09BQ82D4Z
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloodhound Books (August 16, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 16, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1680 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 50 ratings

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S.B. Cody

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S.B. Cody was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri and works as a teacher.

When he’s not teaching or writing he likes to read and watch movies with his wife, daughter, and dog.

Stephen King and Dennis Lehane are his biggest literary influences. The Morning Of is his debut novel. He can be followed on Twitter @SBCody86.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you guessing all the way!
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2021
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Cody takes something that has become unfortunately common (school shootings) and makes a brilliant premise (what if they got away?) out of it resulting in a truly gripping who done it. All of the characters are well fleshed out and feel like real people. Although Connor is clearly the main character and a believably complicated character at that, none of the other characters feel like background or after thought. Each story line is engaging and I never found myself wishing we could just get back to another character arc. The mystery progresses well and although I figured out part of it, the true scope of the mystery illuded me untill the end in a way that didn't feel cheap or forced. My favorite part comes down to Cody's writing style. He does endings differently for characters. He is realistic about the world and how life treats his characters in a way that a lesser author would shy away from. I look forward to his next book if this is what we get from the first.
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Lois
4.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this ride!
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2021
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The Morning Of provides us with an insider's perspective of the most horrendous yet all too common occurrence in today's society - the school shooting. Cody's oh-so-smooth, almost Stephen King-like writing style, sweeps us along so quickly we almost wonder if we read the book or dreamed it. Rich, fully developed characters teach us what it surely must be like to live through such a hideous criminal event from all perspectives. Teachers, administrators, students, police officers, community activists, as well as the people they love and live with, all quite naturally react differently but are impacted nonetheless. Do not miss out on this experience!
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KMOS
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021
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If I hadn't read the acknowledgements, I would never had guessed this was S.B. Cody's first published novel. From the moment I read the first page, I was hooked. He takes you on this journey with the residents of Stanford. The characters seem real to you. You immediately have feelings for these characters, good or bad. The suspense builds to the end, with you guessing who is responsible for the killings. The authors ties everything up in the end. You get closure on all the characters. I hope this author will be writing another novel
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Lydia
5.0 out of 5 stars Strong Start and surprising finish
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2021
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This book starts off so strong and keeps the pace going throughout the entire book. I read this book in one sitting because I could not put it down! The author threw in an exciting twist and I was excited to see everything fall into place. There are also a lot real world problems incorporated into the book that created a even more tense situation for this grief ridden town. This is a must read for anyone who enjoys mystery books.
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Susan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2021
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I really enjoyed this book and finished it in two days! When I wasn't reading it I found myself thinking about the story and wanting to get back to it to see what was going to happen next. Good story line, suspenseful, and the characters were well developed and engaging. There was also a surprise twist at the end. Great book! Highly recommend!
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Kathleen McCann
4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyed
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2021
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A story relative to our times. Characters were well developed. Kept my interest throughout.
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Maureen D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Intense Story, Great Read!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2021
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Author has a fantastic writing style. I don't usually read books of this nature, but the author had me hooked from beginning to end. What a twist to the ending of the story.
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Eileen O'Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2021
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Wonderful book. Great character development. Would highly recommend to read this book
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