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A Descent Into Hell: Book Guide, Author and Facts

A Descent Into Hell by Kathryn Casey: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Bright, attractive, and both from good families, University of Texas college student Colton Pitonyak and vibrant redhead Jennifer Cave had the world at their beckoning. Cave, an ex-cheerleader, had just landed an exciting new job, while a big-money scholarship to UT's prestigious business school lured Pitonyak to Austin. Yet the former altar boy had a dark, unpredictable streak, one that ensnared him in the perilous underworld of drugs and guns. When Jennifer failed to show up for work on August 18, 2005, her mother became frightened. Sharon Cave's search led to Colton's West Campus apartment, where Jennifer's family discovered a scene worthy of the grisliest horror movie. Meanwhile, Colton Pitonyak was nowhere to be found.A Descent Into Hell is the gripping true story of one of the most brutal slayings in UT history—and the wild "Bonnie and Clyde-like" flight from justice of a cold-bloo

Quick facts about A Descent Into Hell

  • Title: A Descent Into Hell
  • Author: Kathryn Casey
  • First published: 2008
  • Genre: murder, case studies, investigation
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL3077191W

Where to read A Descent Into Hell

A Descent Into Hell by Kathryn Casey is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Descent Into Hell about?

Bright, attractive, and both from good families, University of Texas college student Colton Pitonyak and vibrant redhead Jennifer Cave had the world at their beckoning.

Who wrote A Descent Into Hell?

A Descent Into Hell was written by Kathryn Casey.

When was A Descent Into Hell published?

A Descent Into Hell was first published in 2008.

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