Ned Hayes Libri

Set against the harsh winter of 1377, this historical novel follows a group of determined villagers on a 200-mile journey across England. They are driven by grief and a quest for justice after the tragic death of five children in a fire. The narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the struggle for accountability, highlighting the strength of community in the face of adversity. Through their harrowing trek, the villagers confront both the elements and societal indifference, seeking to honor their lost children.

Fourteen-year-old March Wong knows everything there is to know about trees. They are his passion and his obsession, even after his recent falls--and despite the state's threat to take him away from his mother if she can't keep him from getting hurt. But the young autistic boy cannot resist the captivating pull of the Pacific Northwest's lush forests just outside his back door. One day, March is devastated to learn that the Eagle Tree--a monolithic Ponderosa Pine near his home in Olympia--is slated to be cut down by developers. Now, he will do anything in his power to save this beloved tree, including enlisting unlikely support from relatives, classmates, and even his bitter neighbor. In taking a stand, March will come face-to-face with some frightening possibilities: Even if he manages to save the Eagle Tree, is he risking himself and his mother to do it? Intertwining themes of humanity and ecology, The Eagle Tree eloquently explores what it means to be part of a family, a society, and the natural world that surrounds and connects us. Revised edition: This edition of The Eagle Tree includes editorial revisions.

Set against the backdrop of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the story unfolds as Sheriff’s Lieutenant Matt Worthson investigates the brutal murder of a police chaplain. The case leads him into a web of corruption involving Neo-Nazis, politicians, and the dark history of the Sunshine Mine disaster, where ninety-one men perished in an unsolved tragedy. As Matt confronts these buried secrets, he also grapples with his own family's troubled legacy, revealing the intertwining of personal and historical mysteries in this gripping narrative.