Pipeline

by Hugh Harris

Waking up in Strong's Creek is culture shock enough until novice pastor Billy Upshur encounters a Frog Hollow "welcoming" reception. Rattled at first, Billy discovers it's all part of the fear an impending natural gas pipeline strikes in the hearts of people who feel victimized by an energy company behemoth. Billy soon learns the pipeline will destroy the home of a Cherokee healer, which is considered "sacred" property. A tree-sitting protest results in violence and increased anger. Volatile spring weather complicates things with unpredictable storms. Billy falls in love with Frog Hollow native, Cindy Barker. How will he handle these many challenges? Will the protestors succeed in halting the project? How will Billy and Cindy resolve their relationship? PIPELINE is a riveting story filled with action, suspense, romance, and faith.

300 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 31, 2018

About the author

Called “the Voice of NASA” for many years by the world’s television networks, Hugh Harris devoted thirty-five years with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to telling the story of the United States space program. Although he is best known to the public for his calm, professional commentary on the progress of launch preparations and launch of the space shuttle, his primary accomplishments were in directing an outreach program to the general public, news media, students, and educators, as well as to business and government leaders. He also oversaw the largest major expansion (up to that time) in the history of the Kennedy Space Center’s visitor complex and tours.

Harris began his career as a member of the news media. He worked as a reporter and broadcaster for WMTR in Morristown, New Jersey, and as a reporter and photographer for two newspapers.

After his retirement in 1998, he shared his experience in NASA public relations with nuclear industry leaders at conferences held by the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency in Europe and Japan and in this country through the Nuclear Energy Institute.

He continues to work as a volunteer at the KSC Press Site, as well as for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to say I was not sure how I would like Pipeline. With the current political environment, I was afraid what kind of stance the novel would have. I was pleasantly surprised how well written it portrays how the locals on all sides view the pipeline coming through the area.
I believe all readers would enjoy Pipeline, no matter what their beliefs are. I gives a great glimpse into them all. I am giving it five stars.
I received this book from the author. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.