Sugar Fork: A Novel
"Walt Larimore can write! He weaves a tale that will take you into the coves of the Great Smokey Mountains and introduce you to the hearts of its noble people. Pull up a chair, pour a glass of iced tea, and relax with a story that will capture you." (Ruth Graham, author of Fear Not Tomorrow, God is Already There)“Sugar Forktakes a unique look back to a lost and almost forgotten era in the history of the industrial age of the southern Appalachian Mountains—a transitional period in the history of Western North Carolina. As the fictional characters ofSugar Forkinteract with figures whose names grace the pages of both local and national history books these characters come alive. I am delighted withSugar Fork!" (Judy Andrews Carpenter, director of The Proctor Revival Organization)"The Randolph family could easily fall apart trying to survive in the Great Smoky Mountain wilderness. The captivating stories and colorful voices of these characters, their lives and struggles, will stay with you long after you reluctantly come to the end. A good old-fashioned novel." (Julie L. Cannon, author of Twang)“Come hike with me through the virgin Smoky Mountain forest, along stream beds lush with trilliums, ferns, and orchids. Contrast this spectacular beauty with the simple life of an orphaned Southern Highlands maiden. See hope, faith, and love conquer hate and greed in a setting where good, simple folk wrestle evil in the bygone world of old Appalachia. Walt Larimore has done it once again in his powerful, heart-string, tugging page-turner,Sugar Fork.” (Eric Wiggin, author of The Hannah's Island series, Bridge Over Coal Creek, and The Recluse)"This book has it all . . . romance, suspense, faith, family, and great historical detail. Continuing on fromHazel Creek, the first book in the series, Abbie Randolf faces many challenges as she cares for her motherless siblings.The research and detail in this series is wonderful and this book will appeal to all ages and types of readers." (Dorothy Cowling, book reviewer, library director)"Set in the beautiful Smoky Mountains, Walt Larimore has captured the spirit of the people of Sugar Fork. He takes us on a journey into the lives of the Randolph family, their friends, and the townspeople of Bryson City—a journey that readers will long remember!" (Libby Kephart Hargrave)