Among the Ashes A Novel
Among the Ashes by Don Reid is a novel published by Mercer University Press in 2024, featuring 208 pages in English. Set in a small town in central Virginia during the summer of 1958, the story revolves around a local church that burned down, an event that has faded from memory for many. The narrative follows a character who, despite not being born at the time, becomes intrigued by the legend surrounding the incident and seeks to uncover the truths hidden within the myths. The plot also centers on Rev. Og Shaffer, a minister whose church faces threats that extend beyond the physical building, involving the lives of his congregation.
Readers will find a rich exploration of community dynamics as the townspeople contribute to unraveling the deceptions surrounding the church fire. The story delves into themes of silence and communication, revealing how what remains unspoken can be as significant as dialogue. Through colorful characters and various conflicts, Among the Ashes captures the essence of a bygone era, reflecting on the culture, music, and lifestyle of the time. This edition offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the lives of real people, inviting readers to reflect on the past and its lingering impact.
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“In a small town in central Virginia, during the summer of 1958, something took place that is now forgotten or dismissed by the few who are still around to recall it. A local church burned to the ground on an early June morning. One who wasn’t even born at the time, has found it a fascinating legend and has tried to decipher the truths from the myths. Mansion Springs, the town that saw it all happen back in the day, still has descendants who knew the people and the places that were involved. The minister of a neighboring church, back in the 50s, Rev. Og Shaffer, finds himself knee-deep in a situation that threatens not just his church building, but possibly the lives of some of his congregation. One person holds the answer, but it takes the contribution of many of the local citizenry to peel away the deceptions in order to get to the core of the truth. Among the ashes, real and emblematic, the story unfolds through some colorful characters and plenty of conflict along the way. What they don’t say to one another is as revealing as what they do say. For sometimes silence rings truer than planned words and attitudes. Among the Ashes is a tale about real folks, in a real time, in a decade that has left its mark on our hearts. This is a classic Don Reid book that observes the culture, the music, the lifestyle, the warmth, and the realism of that era. This story and these people will leave you reflective and wanting to go back and hear more”–
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