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Elliston Station
Young Johnny seems to be the only person in rural Grant County, Kentucky, to believe that his grandpa is innocent of the murder of which he is accused, a killing that has split the entire family as well as everyone else in the small community known as Elliston Station. Johnny vows to clear his grandfather’s good name and, for three years, he investigates until he is sure of the killer’s identity. As the story progresses, Johnny grows from a naïve 14-year-old to a seasoned adult as he deals with other incredible family secrets. Several plot twists are sure to keep any reader on edge. Elliston Station is based on a true story from 1936 and is written in the slow and friendly drawl of the Southern Kentucky dialect.
290 pages
Published January 1, 2024
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May 11, 2024
Elliston, KY was my home until I was 10 years old. Our family then moved to the town of Dry Ridge in Grant County. I so enjoyed the dialect used to tell Johnny’s story. Elliston Station is a murder mystery along with Johnny’s coming of age all rolled-up in one.
Much of the culture of that time period in rural KY was captured perfectly, such as; the place of importance the church held in not only worship, but in celebrating and socializing among members of the community; the respect given to elders by children; the family plots in cemeteries; the sense of family pride and the importance of a good reputation; how oftentimes adult children were given plots of land parceled out from a larger piece of land owned by parents or grandparents ( thus, families living very near one another), etc. There were SO many roads and towns mentioned that brought back sweet memories for me.
Though most who read this book may not have a personal history with Elliston Station or Grant County, I believe many will enjoy a young man’s quest to understand his family’s secrets and his desire to clear his Grandfather’s good name.
Much of the culture of that time period in rural KY was captured perfectly, such as; the place of importance the church held in not only worship, but in celebrating and socializing among members of the community; the respect given to elders by children; the family plots in cemeteries; the sense of family pride and the importance of a good reputation; how oftentimes adult children were given plots of land parceled out from a larger piece of land owned by parents or grandparents ( thus, families living very near one another), etc. There were SO many roads and towns mentioned that brought back sweet memories for me.
Though most who read this book may not have a personal history with Elliston Station or Grant County, I believe many will enjoy a young man’s quest to understand his family’s secrets and his desire to clear his Grandfather’s good name.
April 12, 2024
A captivating tale of a young boy trying to clear his grandfather's name. It's an amazing story that takes unexpected twists and turns, and as someone who grew up near Elliston, you can easily picture the areas mentioned. Definitely recommend!
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