Author of Sutter's Cross (K1085), a Booklist Top Pick, W. Dale Cramer evokes the ambiance of a small Southern town in this inspiring novel. Jeremy's mother has passed away, leaving him with an odd request. He is to find his Uncle Aiden, a hardrock miner, and stay with him, regardless of Aiden's wishes. Jeremy's faith in God gives him the courage to find the humanity behind this tough-as-steel man. ". Cramer has a delicious way with a pen, whether he's crafting a lush Southern backdrop or offering glimpses of [his characters'] interior lives."-Publishers Weekly, starred review