In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti discusses the novel The Killing Hills by Chris Offutt. He mentions that the book is often marketed as a thriller, but he believes it falls more into the mystery genre. Vigliotti praises Offutt's minimalist prose style and well-crafted plot. He describes the book as a detective PI-type mystery set in a small town in Kentucky, with elements of noir and a focus on the human element of the characters. Vigliotti also highlights the author's sensibilities and the subtlety of the chapter endings. He encourages listeners to share the podcast and connect with him on Instagram @douglasvigliotti, and provides information on accessing full transcripts and signing up for the newsletter at BooksforMen.org.
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