Between the Mountains - Jeremy Campbell

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Résumé :
Jeremy Campbell's novel resides solidly within a tradition of Southern storytelling that shows us an old world through new eyes... a beautifully fresh folktale. - Daniel Wallace, author of Big Fish ?Fast-paced, heartwarming and inspired by a real Labrador Retriever, Between the Mountains is a suspenseful tale about a group of people connected through a stray dog. Roscoe was a nomad, roaming alone across a small town until he met J.D., the leader of a community center whose never-ending loyalty rivals that of the old lab. When a figure from the past targets Roscoe, shock and outrage ripple through the mountain town. J.D. and his friends band together as the threat becomes clear: protect the dog, protect the entire community. Arley, a college student struggling to reveal her true self after returning home, witnesses a disturbing incident that leads her to Emma, an entrepreneur with a knack for speaking her mind. As whirlwind events unfold around them, the two new friends must choose to confront their own personal histories or jeopardize their future relationships, their livelihood and love. Between the Mountains is an emotionally charged page turner that examines the importance of community, the limits of forgiveness and the power of hope.

Biographie:
A true dog story in his small, Southern hometown inspired Jeremy Campbell to write his debut novel, Between the Causeways. His books focus on fictional worlds inspired by actual events and the best of humanity. As an award-winning television journalist based in New York City, Campbell's storytelling career has taken him from the coast of California to the source of the Nile River. Years of covering news events has also contributed to a recurring theme in his writing: sometimes the worst things to ever happen lead to the best.

Sommaire:
Jeremy Campbell's novel resides solidly within a tradition of Southern storytelling that shows us an old world through new eyes... a beautifully fresh folktale. - Daniel Wallace, author of Big Fish ?Fast-paced, heartwarming and inspired by a real Labrador Retriever, Between the Mountains is a suspenseful tale about a group of people connected through a stray dog. Roscoe was a nomad, roaming alone across a small town until he met J.D., the leader of a community center whose never-ending loyalty rivals that of the old lab. When a figure from the past targets Roscoe, shock and outrage ripple through the mountain town. J.D. and his friends band together as the threat becomes clear: protect the dog, protect the entire community. Arley, a college student struggling to reveal her true self after returning home, witnesses a disturbing incident that leads her to Emma, an entrepreneur with a knack for speaking her mind. As whirlwind events unfold around them, the two new friends must choose to confront their own personal histories or jeopardize their future relationships, their livelihood and love. Between the Mountains is an emotionally charged page turner that examines the importance of community, the limits of forgiveness and the power of hope....