More Things In Heaven and Earth: A Novel of Watervalley
Watervalley, Tennessee, is the quintessential small town, where it seems like there are more churches than people and everyone knows everyone else. Watervalley is a simple place, and it’s the last place Dr. Luke Bradford wants to be. Burdened with medical school loans, Luke takes on the responsibility of being the local doctor in a rural community that hasn’t had a doctor in years. He struggles to find his place in this tight-knit town and can’t help but feel like an outsider. But when a mysterious strain of influenza hits the town, Luke feels responsible for those who have tried to accept him into their community, and he is determined to find the origin of the possibly deadly virus. With a cast of likable, genuine characters, High’s Watervalley series is off to a strong start with this heartwarming novel that leaves readers wanting to learn more about this young doctor and the people of Watervalley. --Patricia Smith