Dana Lemaster’s A Death In Hartsend takes place in 1970 Kentucky, a setting that might seem unrelated to today. First Look: A Death In Hartsend bridges the gap by pointing out issues common to both times. It’s an introduction to Hartsend, Kentucky and the people who live there. First Look: A Death In Hartsend is a snapshot of the town in August 1970, before it’s changed by the events of A Death In Hartsend.. Features story landmarks, interviews with story characters to enhance the reader’s experience, discussion of 1970s technologies impacting the story. First Look: A Death In Hartsend is designed to help readers make connections within the story. It’s the perfect way to prepare for reading A Death In Hartsend. This book was inspired by events that appeared in the news, but its characters and dialogue are entirely fictitious.