{"product_id":"saints-at-the-river-paperback","title":"Saints at the River - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRon Rash\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom a major voice in Southern literature comes award-winning author Ron Rash's \u003ci\u003eSaints at the River, \u003c\/i\u003ea novel about a town divided by the aftermath of a tragic accident--and the woman caught in the middle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a twelve-year-old girl drowns in the Tamassee River and her body is trapped in a deep eddy, the people of the small South Carolina town that bears the river's name are thrown into the national spotlight. The girl's parents want to attempt a rescue of the body; environmentalists are convinced the rescue operation will cause permanent damage to the river and set a dangerous precedent. Torn between the two sides is Maggie Glenn, a twenty-eight-year-old newspaper photographer who grew up in the town and has been sent to document the incident. Since leaving home almost ten years ago, Maggie has done her best to avoid her father, but now, as the town's conflict opens old wounds, she finds herself revisiting the past she's fought so hard to leave behind. Meanwhile, the reporter who's accompanied her to cover the story turns out to have a painful past of his own, and one that might stand in the way of their romance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on the same lyrical prose and strong sense of place that distinguished his award-winning first novel, \u003ci\u003eOne Foot in Eden\u003c\/i\u003e, Ron Rash has written a book about the deepest human themes: the love of the land, the hold of the dead on the living, and the need to dive beneath the surface to arrive at a deeper truth. \u003ci\u003eSaints at the River\u003c\/i\u003e confirms the arrival of one of today's most gifted storytellers.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Southern Bestseller\u003cbr\u003eA compelling novel...Rash tells his story with subtlety and with the best kind of empathy.--\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a twelve-year-old girl drowns in the Tamassee River and her body is trapped in a deep eddy, the people of the small South Carolina town that bears the river's name are thrown into the national spotlight. The girl's parents want to attempt a rescue of the body; environmentalists are convinced the rescue operation will cause permanent damage to the river and set a dangerous precedent. Torn between the two sides is Maggie Glenn, a twenty-eight-year-old newspaper photographer who grew up in the town and has been sent to document the incident. Since leaving home almost ten years ago, Maggie has done her best to avoid her father, but now, as the town's conflict opens old wounds, she finds herself revisiting the past she's fought so hard to leave behind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCaptivating...Rash's clear, concise prose and regional voice add an authentic veneer to this rich tableau of Southern life.---\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRon Rash writes like a prince.---Pat Conroy \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRash's clean prose and love for the land easily carry this book to its conclusion, providing readers with a powerful ending that is both surprising and well earned.---\u003ci\u003eThe Charlotte Observer\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShows [Rash's] versatility and chutzpah...Rash's prose...has a peculiar headlong drive akin to that of hard-boiled detective novels---the best sort.---\u003ci\u003eThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaggie is an ideal observer from the center for things. Her knowing voice carries us through this sad, complex, and beautiful story.---\u003ci\u003eTime Out\u003c\/i\u003e (New York) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRon Rash has published one previous novel, \u003ci\u003eOne Foot in Eden\u003c\/i\u003e, three collections of poetry and two of short stories. He is the recipient of an NEA poetry grant and holds the John Parris Chair in Appalachian Studies at Western Carolina University. Rash lives in Clemson, South Carolina.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Southern Bestseller\u003cbr\u003e\"A compelling novel...Rash tells his story with subtlety and with the best kind of empathy.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a twelve-year-old girl drowns in the Tamassee River and her body is trapped in a deep eddy, the people of the small South Carolina town that bears the river's name are thrown into the national spotlight. The girl's parents want to attempt a rescue of the body; environmentalists are convinced the rescue operation will cause permanent damage to the river and set a dangerous precedent. Torn between the two sides is Maggie Glenn, a twenty-eight-year-old newspaper photographer who grew up in the town and has been sent to document the incident. Since leaving home almost ten years ago, Maggie has done her best to avoid her father, but now, as the town's conflict opens old wounds, she finds herself revisiting the past she's fought so hard to leave behind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Captivating...Rash's clear, concise prose and regional voice add an authentic veneer to this rich tableau of Southern life.\"---\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Ron Rash writes like a prince.\"---Pat Conroy \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Rash's clean prose and love for the land easily carry this book to its conclusion, providing readers with a powerful ending that is both surprising and well earned.\"---\u003ci\u003eThe Charlotte Observer\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Shows [Rash's] versatility and chutzpah...Rash's prose...has a peculiar headlong drive akin to that of hard-boiled detective novels---the best sort.\"---\u003ci\u003eThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Maggie is an ideal observer from the center for things. Her knowing voice carries us through this sad, complex, and beautiful story.\"---\u003ci\u003eTime Out\u003c\/i\u003e (New York) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRon Rash has published one previous novel, \u003ci\u003eOne Foot in Eden\u003c\/i\u003e, three collections of poetry and two of short stories. He is the recipient of an NEA poetry grant and holds the John Parris Chair in Appalachian Studies at Western Carolina University. Rash lives in Clemson, South Carolina.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of an NEA poetry fellowship, \u003cb\u003eRon Rash\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the prize-winning novels \u003ci\u003eOne Foot in Eden, Saints\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eat the River \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe World Made Straight\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as several collections of poetry and short stories. He is the recipient of an O. Henry Prize and the James Still Award from the Fellowship of Southern Writers. For \u003ci\u003eSaints at the River\u003c\/i\u003e he received the 2004 Weatherford Award for Best Novel and the 2005 SEBA Best Book Award for Fiction. Rash holds the John Parris Chair in Appalachian Studies at Western Carolina University and lives in Clemson, South Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 8.38 x 5.54 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754264330528,"sku":"9780312424916","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e24bf58f7cade561a6bfe9242a43fbdd.webp?v=1780036685","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/saints-at-the-river-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}