Something Bad Wrong: A Thriller

Written by Eryk Pruitt

Narrated by Khristine Hvam, Aaron Shedlock, Patrick Lawlor and 3 more

To catch the killer who eluded her detective grandfather fifty years ago, a true-crime podcaster must contend with outdated evidence, ulterior motives, and the dark family secrets that got in the way.

True-crime podcaster Jess Keeler has returned to Deeton County, North Carolina, to pick up where her grandfather left off. Sheriff’s Deputy Big Jim Ballard, her grandfather, was a respected detective—until it all came crashing down during a 1972 murder investigation.

For Jim, solving the murders of two teens should have been the highlight of his already storied career. Instead, he battled his own mind, unsure where his hunches ended and the truth began.

Working from her grandfather’s disjointed notes, Jess is sure that she can finally put the cold case—and her family’s shame—to rest. Enlisting the help of disgraced reporter Dan Decker, Jess soon discovers ugly truths about the first investigation, which was shaped by corruption, egos, and a family secret that may be the key to the crime.

Told in a dual timeline that covers both investigations, Something Bad Wrong explores human folly, hubris, and how sometimes, to solve a crime, you have to find out who’s covering it up.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: May 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9781978694798

Eryk Pruitt

Eryk Pruitt is an award-winning author, screenwriter, and filmmaker, whose short fiction has appeared in numerous literary publications. His short film, Foodie, went on to win eight top awards at over sixteen film festivals. The author of several novels, he is the host of a monthly radio show and podcast. He currently resides with his wife and their cat in Durham, North Carolina.