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Revenge
On October 28, 1862, the Hoopers break into the house of the Watson family and kill three men, injure and resultantly kill one teenage girl, and rape another young woman. Nine-year-old Nathe Watson is a witness to this western North Carolina Mountain massacre, but escapes through a window to get help at the urging of his mother. When he returns, it is to find the heads of the men atop pike poles on display in his front yard. Sent by his mother to live in Tennessee with a cousin, Nathe changes his last name to Milsaps for protection and stays there until he reaches the age of twenty. He returns to the mountains, burdened with the desire for revenge. He is forced to find work to sustain himself as he searches for the men that murdered his family. A young civil-war widow, Addie Fisher, and her two young children, Davie and Clare, are on the verge of starvation when Nathe comes to work with a promise of three square meals and a barn roof over his head. He is torn with fear he will be found by the Hoopers and the growing desire for a family that may never happen. Sickness, fire, and death abound as they plant crops and repair decaying structures, but so do love, family, and loyalty. Nathe keeps away from most residents of Rich Mountain but one, known only as Amps, seems to know too much and offer unwanted advice on things that pertain to Nathe…things he thought no one knew. There is an unknown fact about Addie which could threaten everything. Something Nathe never thought to ask and Addie never assumed to share. Laugh, cry, and work through the need for REVENGE with these true-to-life Appalachian mountain families.
294 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 15, 2012
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May 22, 2020
A very fine story of "an eye for an eye" type revenge. Great characters, a little paranormal, and mountain folks.
September 22, 2021
Good Historical Fiction
First Book I have read by this Author. This was a really good book about hate, bitterness and revenge. The story line was how Nathe, at 10 years old, watched his family being murdered, beaten and his sister raped. His mother survived for a year after the attack. She sent him to Tennessee, to live with a childless Aunt and Uncle, for a fresh start and also for his own safety. Nathe planned his revenge for 10 years, to come back and murder the family members who murdered his family. Kinda like a Hatfield and Macoy feud situation. When Nathe came back no one knew who he was and that he was back for revenge. There is some supernatural happenings that occur throughout the book as well. A VERY good read and you don't find out how it is going to end until the last couple of chapters. This book kept me very interested and I wanted to keep reading to see what was going to happen.
First Book I have read by this Author. This was a really good book about hate, bitterness and revenge. The story line was how Nathe, at 10 years old, watched his family being murdered, beaten and his sister raped. His mother survived for a year after the attack. She sent him to Tennessee, to live with a childless Aunt and Uncle, for a fresh start and also for his own safety. Nathe planned his revenge for 10 years, to come back and murder the family members who murdered his family. Kinda like a Hatfield and Macoy feud situation. When Nathe came back no one knew who he was and that he was back for revenge. There is some supernatural happenings that occur throughout the book as well. A VERY good read and you don't find out how it is going to end until the last couple of chapters. This book kept me very interested and I wanted to keep reading to see what was going to happen.
October 9, 2020
Family feuds
I chose this rating for the fact that this was well written and a smooth read. The hatred that Natre carried around for years had made him bitter until he fell in love. The power of love to heal with the added twist of a ghost. A great read. I truly enjoyed this book and couldn't wait to pick it back up to finish.
I chose this rating for the fact that this was well written and a smooth read. The hatred that Natre carried around for years had made him bitter until he fell in love. The power of love to heal with the added twist of a ghost. A great read. I truly enjoyed this book and couldn't wait to pick it back up to finish.
December 8, 2020
Love Conquers Revenge
I thoroughly enjoyed this book about a young man seeking murderous revenge for a wrong that occurred in a family feud. His own goodness and the power of love pull him from the darkness. This narrative is filled with details of mountain life and survival. I couldn't put it down.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book about a young man seeking murderous revenge for a wrong that occurred in a family feud. His own goodness and the power of love pull him from the darkness. This narrative is filled with details of mountain life and survival. I couldn't put it down.
January 17, 2021
I really enjoyed this book! Well written and a great story, it had suspense drama and anything else you might want. You will become invested in the characters. I also appreciated that the characters were mountain folks. I also appreciated that their characters were celebrated for their hard work and character.
August 25, 2021
FAMILY FEUD without Steve Harvey
Ms Ann. You told a tale of hill folk and their bloody battles. This is a story of a young man with ten years of revenge wreaking havoc to his soul.
Have a box of Kleenex close by. I could not stop crying!!
Time to read Book # 2 of Revenge Series.
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Ms Ann. You told a tale of hill folk and their bloody battles. This is a story of a young man with ten years of revenge wreaking havoc to his soul.
Have a box of Kleenex close by. I could not stop crying!!
Time to read Book # 2 of Revenge Series.
#PickThisBook
#ReadThisSeries
#IMissTheMountains
November 4, 2020
Great story
I love books about the 1800’s and mountain people. This book did not disappoint. Kind of a weird ending, but all in all a very nice read. Am glad there are more books in this series
I love books about the 1800’s and mountain people. This book did not disappoint. Kind of a weird ending, but all in all a very nice read. Am glad there are more books in this series
February 12, 2021
Feels Authentic
This is a great read. I lived in the area the story is set in, and her characters feel “right.” Had to take off one star for some minor formatting and typo/grammatical issues. But they weren’t bad enough to make me stop reading!
This is a great read. I lived in the area the story is set in, and her characters feel “right.” Had to take off one star for some minor formatting and typo/grammatical issues. But they weren’t bad enough to make me stop reading!
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July 21, 2020Happiness
Liked the descriptions the writer gives of the land and the people. A 5 star story for everyone. Hope you enjoy as much as I did.
Liked the descriptions the writer gives of the land and the people. A 5 star story for everyone. Hope you enjoy as much as I did.
October 2, 2020
Do you believe in ghost?
How about spirits? I'm sure glad things turned out the way that they did. Love always conquers all. It's always has a d won't stop now !
How about spirits? I'm sure glad things turned out the way that they did. Love always conquers all. It's always has a d won't stop now !
October 19, 2020
A great mountain family story
The sharing what little a person has with .a hungry stranger, will stick in my head for days. It gives me hope
The sharing what little a person has with .a hungry stranger, will stick in my head for days. It gives me hope
January 11, 2021
Great Read
A tale about the old ways of life. When man depended on self and neighbors. Forgiveness becomes a Godly life
A tale about the old ways of life. When man depended on self and neighbors. Forgiveness becomes a Godly life
February 2, 2021
Wow
I really enjoyed this book. I can’t wait to get my hands on the second one. I really love this couple.
I really enjoyed this book. I can’t wait to get my hands on the second one. I really love this couple.
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May 5, 2021OMG
I couldn't put the book down! The exciting storyline kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire book! A must read!!
I couldn't put the book down! The exciting storyline kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire book! A must read!!
July 25, 2021
Bittersweet read......
So well written!Strong characters depicted and visual descriptions well described.Felt a part of this story.Was transported to the mountains,for sure.
So well written!Strong characters depicted and visual descriptions well described.Felt a part of this story.Was transported to the mountains,for sure.
August 17, 2021
My mother was born in Sylva and I could almost picture in my mind the way the land looked as it was described in the book. Enjoyed it very much.
August 30, 2021
A very good read
I can't wait to read the rest in the series,I sure hope they give me the good feeling I have after reading this one ,KL
I can't wait to read the rest in the series,I sure hope they give me the good feeling I have after reading this one ,KL
October 22, 2021
Excellent story
Great story about mountain life and feuding. Really opened my eyes to a different culture and different time than anything i have known.
Great story about mountain life and feuding. Really opened my eyes to a different culture and different time than anything i have known.
February 26, 2022
A good read.
This was an excellent book. I really enjoyed the story and the feuding that was a way of life for a lot of mountain folk.
This was an excellent book. I really enjoyed the story and the feuding that was a way of life for a lot of mountain folk.
January 17, 2024
Riveting read!
Could hardly put this book down! It hits so close to home as the places in the story are so close to my hometown. Definitely worth reading the whole series!
Could hardly put this book down! It hits so close to home as the places in the story are so close to my hometown. Definitely worth reading the whole series!
February 5, 2023
Couldn’t put it down
Such a good story full of surprises, but also satisfying occurrences. I can’t wait to read the next one. Literally read the whole book on a snow day and ready for the second.
Such a good story full of surprises, but also satisfying occurrences. I can’t wait to read the next one. Literally read the whole book on a snow day and ready for the second.
September 4, 2019
Very compelling read!
Lots of suspense in this one! You can feel the tension on every page! In this story, a man returns to his childhood home to exact revenge for the abuse and murder of his family, a tragedy that occurred during his childhood. Interestingly, while seething in hatred he finds friendship, love, and the possibility for a future with a most unlikely person. He is further confronted with a stranger, who befriends and advises him under mysterious circumstances that are not made clear until the climax---just when the ultimate decision must be made. It's an intense story that really makes you think on what it truly means to live.
Lots of suspense in this one! You can feel the tension on every page! In this story, a man returns to his childhood home to exact revenge for the abuse and murder of his family, a tragedy that occurred during his childhood. Interestingly, while seething in hatred he finds friendship, love, and the possibility for a future with a most unlikely person. He is further confronted with a stranger, who befriends and advises him under mysterious circumstances that are not made clear until the climax---just when the ultimate decision must be made. It's an intense story that really makes you think on what it truly means to live.
February 15, 2021
The power of love
This was an inspiring book. It show the good and right, along with love can conquer over evil every time.
This was an inspiring book. It show the good and right, along with love can conquer over evil every time.
July 7, 2012
Loved this book! I felt like I was there. Ann did a GREAT job on making you feel, hear, and taste what she wrote. It was so exciting even more because I know and love her! I would recommend this book and I plan to buy the ones to follow~
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