Peace Like a River
Peace Like a River by Scott Gould, published by Regal House Publishing on August 26, 2025, is a novel that explores the intricate relationships between fathers, sons, and grandfathers. Set in Lowcountry South Carolina, the story follows Elwin McClennon, who returns to his hometown after fifteen years to confront his dying father. Accompanied by his thirteen-year-old son, Thom, Elwin embarks on a journey along the Black River, delving into their complicated pasts and the bonds that define their family.
Readers will find a lyrical narrative that examines themes of forgiveness and redemption within the context of family life. The novel presents a rich tapestry of emotions as it navigates love and loss, intertwined with the healing power of nature. With 222 pages, this edition invites readers to reflect on the enduring connections that shape our lives, set against the backdrop of Southern culture and rural landscapes.
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Peace Like a River, the latest novel from acclaimed Southern writer Scott Gould, weaves a lyrical and heartwarming tale of fathers, sons, and grandfathers, and the intricate bonds that define them. Sixty-something Elwin McClennon returns to the hometown in Lowcountry South Carolina– and the dying father– he fled fifteen years before. Accompanied by Thom, his odd and precocious thirteen-year-old son, Elwin embarks on a journey to reconcile with his father, and their complicated pasts, along the banks of the syrup-slow Black River. A captivating exploration of forgiveness, redemption, and the enduring bonds of family, Peace Like a River invites readers into a world where love and loss intersect with the healing power of nature and introspection.
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