First published 2009
The late 1960s bring upheaval to a traditional Amish settlement as the outside world's radical changes press against centuries-old ways of life. The community faces mounting pressure from the American counterculture movement that challenges everything they hold sacred. Religious conviction meets persecution as individual members struggle with questions of personal identity while remaining true to their faith. The story follows characters caught between two worlds, forced to navigate the dangerous currents of a transformative decade. Loss tests their resolve, but opportunities for redemption emerge through the bonds that connect all people. In a time when evil threatens to tear communities apart, the human spirit searches for common ground and universal truths that transcend cultural divides.
Genres: christian-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, 21st-century, amish
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: America
Period: 1960s
242 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform