This true crime novel tells the story of the brutal 1959 murder of a wealthy farmer, his wife and two of their children in Holcomb, Kansas. The narrative follows the investigation led by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation that ultimately leads to the capture, trial, and execution of the killers. The book explores the circumstances surrounding this horrific crime and the effects it had on the community and the people involved.

"Prairie Gothic" is a gripping mystery novel set against the stark backdrop of the American Midwest, where a series of gruesome murders brings together an unlikely duo: a savvy, tough sheriff and his half-brother, a defrocked priest with a troubled past. As they delve into the crimes, they uncover a web of dark family secrets, local corruption, and twisted motivations that run as deep as the roots of the prairie itself. Their investigation challenges their own moral compasses and puts them in the crosshairs of a killer's disturbing game, testing the bonds of brotherhood and the resilience of the human spirit amidst the haunting landscape.