Hexed (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798998814631)

One woman's faith. One man's magic. Only one will survive.

In 1948 Knoxville, a devout Christian woman and a charismatic voodoo doctor become locked in a battle for the soul-and life-of a small Southern neighborhood. When a dispute over piano lessons spirals into curses, mysterious illnesses, and whispered threats, fear turns into obsession... and obsession into murder.

For the believers and the desperate, Dr. Obie Lee Roddie is a miracle worker. In his conjure room, the air thick with strange oils and herbs, he promises to fix any earthly trouble-whether it's a failing business or a faithless lover-using whispered words and gris-gris charms.

For his upstairs neighbor, Alberta Jefferson, there is only one true Savior. Her devotion to God is unshakable-until the day her husband's piano lessons clash with Dr. Roddie's need for quiet.

What begins as a simple tenant dispute becomes a spiritual war. Mysterious powders appear at Alberta's door. Her husband falls violently ill. The line between coincidence and curse blurs, and Alberta's prayers seem unanswered. When the law won't help and her pastor offers only platitudes, she makes a terrifying choice: she will have to cast out the devil herself.

Inspired by the sensational true story of a voodoo curse that ended in murder, Hexed is a haunting blend of true crime, Southern folklore, and psychological suspense.

Inside you'll find:

• A deadly feud between a devout Christian woman and a charismatic voodoo doctor.
• A descent into paranoia, fueled by mysterious illnesses, strange powders, and whispered threats.
• A riveting courtroom battle where belief in the supernatural collided with cold-blooded murder charges.
• Rich, atmospheric detail of post-war Tennessee, from back-alley conjure rooms to fiery Baptist sermons.
• Meticulous research from the actual 1948 case, including authentic spells and remedies.

Perfect for readers of Erik Larson, Ann Rule, and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, this gripping novel asks: What happens when two unshakable beliefs meet-and only one can survive?