The River of My Fear

This book is a jewel! It is beautifully written and a joy to read. You become so captivated by the characters you feel like you could sit in their kitchen and have a good conversation with them. 'The River of My Fear' will warm your heart.

I loved this book mostly because of the descriptive way that the author writes. The characters were so real that I felt like I knew them. I was so caught up in the plot that I couldn't put it down because THE RIVER RUNS DEEP AND IT NEVER STOPS in this book. From breathtaking and delightful to eerie and then hilarious, the reader will never tire of Sam's enterprising passions and Annie's perseverance.Eerie: "It didn't take long to get to the dam. It stood above the water like some giant, concrete tomb. The sight of it took Annie's breath away."Breathtaking: "A warm breeze whispered through the trees. Set against a blue sky, the sun began to climb from its hiding place, bouncing its light on the vibrant green leaves that gently fluttered back and forth. The air was so clear it sparkled. So did the little white caps that caught the sun's rays and broadcast them like so many thousands of diamonds."Can see it: "Yard after yard in this river road neighborhood was decorated with one or more lines of cottony white clothes."Delightful: "So far, the queen of the ring had pocketed four of the nine marbles that were up for grabs. Sam leaned over a little farther hoping to cast a shadow. Just as she was ready to launch her next shot, he cleared his throat. The maneuver was subtle, but deadly. The shooter missed by a mile."Love this: "She had been daydreaming. Her eyes drank in so much-the broadness of the river, a crystal blue sky dotted with occasional puffs of white, and the tingling sensation of wind on her face-that she was woozy."Been there: "The five-minute drive was a blur of traffic whirring around her. When she hesitated at a green light, a horn blasted her from behind. She didn't look back, but drove zombie-like through the intersection, her eyes focused on the gray asphalt immediately in front of the car."Funny: "His motions were very deliberate when he pushed open the screen door and sat down on his favorite kitchen chair. It was the one that rocked slightly. This drove Elizabeth nuts, which was one reason he liked it."Made me cold: "The low rumble of the motor serenaded them in the background as the Princess Anne headed smoothly onto the Ohio River. Then, a blast of cold air hit them head on. Billowy, gray clouds hung overhead. The river kicked up tossing windblown white caps that looked like white teeth from the jaws of a monster. Annie huddled closer to Catherine and pulled a large, rough beach towel tightly around her. The brown skin on her bare legs was covered with goose bumps."