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The Angel Of Thunder Rock
“Russell Camp’s storytelling is masterful and full of heart. Thunder Rock packs an emotional punch!” –Andrew J Brandt, bestselling author of Palo Duro
Nothing ever happened in the quiet, forgotten town of Thunder Rock, New Mexico. Once a thriving tourist destination on the historic Route 66, it had since all but disappeared from the map. In fact, Thunder Rock would've died long ago if not for the few loyal and eclectic residents that refused to give up and leave. And for Tom Jennings and his old friend, Jorge Ortega, keeping their hometown alive had become their post-retirement mission. Yet despite their best efforts, the tiny town’s hope was fading until a series of miraculous events breathed new life into Thunder Rock and left the residents wondering if there was an angel amongst them.
From the author of ACROSS THE FENCE FROM ROY, comes another modern parable told through the lens of a small town and its residents. Russell Camp adeptly spins a yarn of folksy humor, relatable and imperfect characters, and the best of human emotions. THE ANGEL OF THUNDER ROCK shows that Redemption can be found even in the most unlikely of places.
Nothing ever happened in the quiet, forgotten town of Thunder Rock, New Mexico. Once a thriving tourist destination on the historic Route 66, it had since all but disappeared from the map. In fact, Thunder Rock would've died long ago if not for the few loyal and eclectic residents that refused to give up and leave. And for Tom Jennings and his old friend, Jorge Ortega, keeping their hometown alive had become their post-retirement mission. Yet despite their best efforts, the tiny town’s hope was fading until a series of miraculous events breathed new life into Thunder Rock and left the residents wondering if there was an angel amongst them.
From the author of ACROSS THE FENCE FROM ROY, comes another modern parable told through the lens of a small town and its residents. Russell Camp adeptly spins a yarn of folksy humor, relatable and imperfect characters, and the best of human emotions. THE ANGEL OF THUNDER ROCK shows that Redemption can be found even in the most unlikely of places.
243 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 2, 2023
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About the author
Russell Camp
10 books6 followersRussell Camp was born and raised in the Texas Panhandle. Although he started his college out of state, he returned to the Panhandle and finished his degree in secondary education at West Texas A&M. He left again for a few years pursuing coaching stints in other parts of the state, but moved back for good in 2000. He is a career public school educator and also a small business owner for over 20 years. His grandmother used to say (of the Texas Panhandle), "If you stay long enough to wear out a pair of shoes, you'll never leave." Camp has found that to pretty much be true.
Camp is married to his wife of twenty-six years and they have three adult sons. They also have three dogs, two of which are a pointing breed. He enjoys spending time with his family, bird hunting, and observing the peculiar behaviors of the human species.
Camp's first book, Suitcase-Sleds, Basketball, and The Bros, is a humorous memoir about growing up in the 1980's in Amarillo, Texas. It is full of true stories about the escapades of a typical kid of his generation and his buddies. His second book, Across The Fence From Roy, is a novel about our preconceived differences and what we do with those notions.
Camp is married to his wife of twenty-six years and they have three adult sons. They also have three dogs, two of which are a pointing breed. He enjoys spending time with his family, bird hunting, and observing the peculiar behaviors of the human species.
Camp's first book, Suitcase-Sleds, Basketball, and The Bros, is a humorous memoir about growing up in the 1980's in Amarillo, Texas. It is full of true stories about the escapades of a typical kid of his generation and his buddies. His second book, Across The Fence From Roy, is a novel about our preconceived differences and what we do with those notions.
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November 27, 2023
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Nothing ever happens in the sleepy little town of Thunder Rock
This story set in the southern edge of the Sangre De Cristo mountains in New Mexico. In a town that time forgot and all the locals are hanging on by the dust under their feet, a stranger arrives wanting to just pass through unnoticed.
From the dusty heat and the crunch of rocks under your boots to the smile of the diner's proprietor, Russell Camp has written vibrant characters and beautiful landscapes to tell this story of loss, friendship, bullies, community spirit, forgiveness, hope, and healing.
This story captured my attention from the beginning and had me laughing and crying through to the end. Who knew a story that included cowboys and fly fishing could promote such a strong emotional response. I absolutely loved this story and I look forward to more books by Russell Camp.
Nothing ever happens in the sleepy little town of Thunder Rock
This story set in the southern edge of the Sangre De Cristo mountains in New Mexico. In a town that time forgot and all the locals are hanging on by the dust under their feet, a stranger arrives wanting to just pass through unnoticed.
From the dusty heat and the crunch of rocks under your boots to the smile of the diner's proprietor, Russell Camp has written vibrant characters and beautiful landscapes to tell this story of loss, friendship, bullies, community spirit, forgiveness, hope, and healing.
This story captured my attention from the beginning and had me laughing and crying through to the end. Who knew a story that included cowboys and fly fishing could promote such a strong emotional response. I absolutely loved this story and I look forward to more books by Russell Camp.
May 2, 2023
Another 5 star book. The characters are so well developed that you either think you know them or you wish you did. Russell always seems to find a way to capture me with his words and his stories. I enjoyed my day in Thunder Rock and the adventures we shared. How long until book number 4? I’m ready now.
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