There is a Time

by Randall J. Taylor

Mayberry. This is what happened before. The young sheriff Andy Taylor was the only officer in Mayberry, and he needed help. The town was growing, soon to have a new movie theater, which would bring new visitors into the town and increase traffic. Barney Fife was fresh out of the army and his cousin Andy was trying to work him into the sheriff's office as his deputy. Opal Taylor, Sheriff Taylor's young bride, had just announced she was pregnant. But there was a mystery needing solved in Mayberry. One of the Pruitt brothers had gone missing. Jim Pruitt had simply vanished without a trace, and his twin brother Jeff offered no clues as to where he might have gone. Town gossip fueled the situation until almost the whole community was calling Jeff Pruitt "the Mayberry Murderer." Sheriff Taylor tried to remind everyone no charges had been filed and no evidence of murder was ever found. But for young Barney Fife, ever wanting to be the detective, he felt this was the perfect situation for him to launch his career. The year 1953 would be an exciting one in Mayberry, filled with fun and laughter and mystery and suspense. But before the year would close, a test would be placed upon Sheriff Taylor and the whole community. It would be a test of faith.

220 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[Melba · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was an amazing & awesome read, and it was just like watching a long episode of The Andy Griffith Show. While reading, I could imagine the town, houses & buildings of the town; plus, it was as if hearing the characters speak in the voices of those who portrayed them in the show, making it like a trip down memory lane.

I would recommend this book to all book loves, and anyone who enjoyed watching The Andy Griffith Show. The book was written very well, in my opinion, and it would make an awesome movie - sort of a prequel to the show.

[Rebecca Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very captivating, it caught my attention on the first page. If you love Andy Griffith, you will love this book. It is like watching an episode in your head. The writer captured the very essence of Mayberry, there is mystery surrounded by such a sweet love story. You will definitely love the love that you feel while reading this book. Great read, I recommend it to everyone.
"There is a Time" will bring a little Mayberry into your life, and put a smile in your heart.

[Mary Taylor]

This book is a must read for anyone who grew up watching The Andy Griffith show. It's like reading an actual episode from the show and the true personalities of each character are brought out brilliantly. This book is funny and suspenseful but also tells a very sweet story that is sure to make you cry. Great book!

[George Taylor]

My favorite read not just because my brother wrote it! I seriously could not put it down for two days which is very uncharacteristic for me. If you are an Andy Griffith fan, this will answer all the questions the series left out.