An evil man. A horrible murder. A miscarriage of backwoods injustice. And a young woman's vow of revenge. A character-driven inspirational/historic fiction, The River's Edge never lacks for action and suspense. With unexpected twists and turns, this gripping novel tells of courage, fateful encounters and men working in the shadows-crafting despair and feeding off the acrid steam of fear. Katie McAllister, a pious young woman, finds herself at redemption's crossroads, where a deep-seated hatred forces her to bring retribution with no peace. Her faith is tried as she fights against bitterness and unforgiveness. In her struggle, readers see echoes of themselves. Letting go of the desire for earthly justice does not come easily.... Does she allow the love of a young man to help break the shackles of bitterness and the clutches of hatred? Within these pages lies a story of love and hatred, regret and forgiveness, faith and consequences-an altogether human story.
Author Biography
Author and speaker, J.G. Jakes, was born and raised on a South Georgia farm, where as a child she followed on the heels of her father's feet, loving and nurturing the land he farmed. Bound by her family heritage, her formative years on the family's farm fostered such an appreciation for the wholesome values taught by farm life that she count herself as a true daughter of the soil. Now as a retired school teacher, she continues her love for writing enthralling tales of life's lessons attuned to the heart.
