River Rising

Author: Athol Dickson
Edition: 2nd Edition Christy Collection
Binding: Kindle Edition
ISBN: B009AZM8K6

River Rising

"A riveting mystery.

. Dickson deftly explores a variety of complex issues, such as racial equality and religious faith - all with a tasteful touch of magical realism. A vivid setting and well drawn characters coalesce in this subtle yet captivating mystery." Kirkus Discoveries

In the swamp beyond the Tupelo and Cypress a lingering evil sleeps no longer. It will rain down on Piltoville; it will rise up like a River, and nothing but a miracle can stop this awful flood.

Pilotville, Louisiana, 1927, isolated on the Mississippi. Reverend Hale Poser, a stranger looking for his roots. Hannah Lamont, new baby to James and Rosa, a breech birth if not for the strangest touch upon her mother's belly. She's her parents sweet

River Rising

. Dickson deftly explores a variety of complex issues, such as racial equality and religious faith - all with a tasteful touch of magical realism. A vivid setting and well drawn characters coalesce in this subtle yet captivating mystery." Kirkus Discoveries

In the swamp beyond the Tupelo and Cypress a lingering evil sleeps no longer
She's her parents sweet

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