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“A hard-hitting but heartfelt story about overcoming years of misfortune.” -Kirkus Reviews

From an early age, Caleb Pearson understood he was an unwanted child forever to be in the shadow of his older brother. When tragedy strikes, Caleb discovers what he needs for survival is woven into his own determination and an almost spiritual attachment to the Arkansas Ozarks. He discovers magic can be found in a tangle of old muscadine vines and purpose can be found joining the barter economy of scattered hill-folk. But his new life is challenged by conflict with an increasingly powerful prosperity preacher who demands uniformity and obedience, seeming to mark Caleb as the personification of sin.

A captivating and moving novel in the classic southern literary form, set in the Ozark hills.

About the Author

Carey Allen Krause has written captivating works in several genres. Initially exploring the techno-thriller world with Sword of God, he has since completed the first of a projected multi-work fantasy series, Lhosa Sojourner. His latest book, Tempest, lands squarely in the realm of southern literary fiction.

Though the works seem different, they explore common themes: ordinary individuals faced with extraordinary circumstances, and the power we find in our shared values.

Carey lives and works in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he has spent most of his non-writing career as a physician. When not working or writing, he enjoys time with family and friends at his 125-year-old farmhouse near Lake Michigan.