Stacy Hawk’s “Dividing Ridge” is True Crime in 1937 on the Blue Ridge Parkway

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In this episode 258, we visit with Stacy Hawks, author of “Dividing Ridge, The Unsolved Murder of Elva Brannock,” based on a true story of an unsolved crime that took place along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Alleghany, N.C. in 1937.

After a young woman goes missing on her way to school a community is left on edge. With news spreading quickly of her disappearance and gossip swirling, it is up to local law enforcement to restore a sense of safety and one determined Sheriff to bring justice to her family.

Author Alison Klackowicz had this to say about the book: “In the era of “true crime” fanaticism, Dividing Ridge is the PERFECT read. The author takes the reader on a poignant, well-studied and researched journey of a historic non-fiction mystery. All the while, providing a respectful re-account of a decades long loss to a family in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Hawks masterfully keeps the memory of the victim, Elva Brannock, alive. Excellent read.”

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About the Author:

Stacy Hawks is a resident of Alleghany County, North Carolina located in the Blue Ridge mountains. She is a graduate of Wilkes Community College with an A.A. in History, holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Brevard College, and an MEd. from Liberty University.

While attending Brevard College Stacy focused on the creation of the Blue Ridge Parkway as well as its impact on her local community, and surrounding Appalachia. Her passions include photography, poetry, and reading Presidential biographies.

Among her debut novel Dividing Ridge, she has also published three poetry collections, each available on Amazon. This includes her latest poetry book titled Inked in Blue.

In 2019 Stacy was featured as an Author in Residence for Appalachian Memory Keepers, and is a member of Alleghany Writers. Stacy’s stories highlight the history of events, places, and people of the rural mountain community she is proud to call home.

Stacy’s second book, Devil’s Ridge, released fall, 2021.

 

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