Description:
Former journalist Carla Conti investigates prison corruption and gang violence while advocating for an inmate, risking her life to expose systemic injustice in a Pennsylvania prison.
Review Quotes:
"ONE OF THE YEAR'S BEST THRILLERS ... An emotional, eye-popping and personal exposé of the American prison system that begins with an orchestrated stabbing and ends with a realistic exploration of second chances." -BestThrillers.com
"Chained Birds will generate emotions from frustration to sadness and even awe at the events that transpired. Carla Conti has penned a book DESTINED TO BE A FUTURE TRUE CRIME CLASSIC." -Manhattan Book Review
"Conti writes with an endearing balance of humor and passion ... two great books in one: a captivating true crime story ... and AN ENGROSSING MEMOIR OF A JOURNALIST MAKING A DIFFERENCE." -Independent Book Review
"A haunting and compelling true crime memoir that delves deep into the dark, often unseen corners of the American criminal justice system ... GRIPPING, OFTEN READING LIKE A THRILLER, but the fact that it's rooted in real events makes it all the more chilling." -Readers' Favorite
"Abuse, cover-ups, revenge, paranoia ... Chained Birds presents ... a riveting series of events that reads with the drama of fiction, DELIVERED WITH THE ONE-TWO PUNCH OF REALITY." -Midwest Book Review
"RAW AND UNFLINCHING ... a deep dive into systemic corruption, gang dynamics, and the arduous journey toward justice ... this impactful read lingers long after the final page." -Indie Reader (2025 True Crime Winner)
"An eye-opening exposé of the many failures in the justice system ... SHE PRESENTED THE NARRATIVE IN A CAPTIVATING STYLE ... The dialogue was rich and authentic, allowing the listener to become fully immersed ..." The dialogue was rich and authentic, allowing the listener to become fully immersed ... " -AudioBookReviewer.com on the author-narrated audiobook (2025 Best Crimemoir)