Set in the early 1950s, the story follows a teenage boy growing up by Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee, shaped by the absence of his mother and the guidance of his father and uncle. His deep connection to the lake leads him to become a fishing and hunting guide, nurturing his love for the water. However, his life takes a turn when he encounters a captivating girl, igniting a thrilling romance filled with adventure and emotional depth, culminating in an unforgettable conclusion that resonates with readers.
Set in the early 1950s in western North Carolina, a young boy nicknamed Butch faces the life-altering challenge of battling polio. Hospitalized in a makeshift facility overwhelmed with sick children, he endures a harsh and impersonal environment, leaving him physically weakened and emotionally scarred. His strict father offers little solace, but everything changes when a mysterious puppy enters his life, sparking a series of miraculous events that restore his hope and spirit, ultimately transforming his childhood experience.
Ridge Mason's world was just a remote and secluded corner of Northwest Tennessee that lay barricaded between a mighty river and a beautiful lake. Yet it knew no boundaries. Only moments after taking his first breath, Ridge suffered the most devastating loss a child could ever experience - the death of his mother. Yet it presented no barriers to him. His father and uncle, by contributing equally to his rearing, made sure of that. As a young man, Ridge's life on the enchanting body of water had become so rich and colourful that he thought he could never be torn from it. But when the beautiful and alluring Madelyn Fleming entered his world, it was suddenly turned upside down. The unusual and complicated situation this created, forced Ridge to abandon the only place on Earth where he ever wanted to live, in order to save the one he loved. Fearing he would never be able to return home again, Ridge was almost torn apart by his insatiable love for Madelyn and the lake that never stopped beckoning him. When it appeared that only a miracle could appease the two opposing forces, that's exactly what happened.
