Over the Misty Mountains (The Spirit of Appalachia Series #1) (Book 1) [Paperback]

Gilbert Morris (Author), Aaron McCarver (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1997

To escape the pain of losing his wife, Hawk Spencer leads a wagon train to the Tennessee frontier. Spirit of Appalachia book 1.

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About the Author

Gilbert Morris spent ten years as a pastor before becoming Professor of English at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas and earning a Ph.D. at the University of Arkansas. During the summers of 1984 and 1985, he did postgraduate work at the University of London. A prolific writer, he has had over 25 scholarly articles and 200 poems published in various periodicals, and over the past years has had more than 180 novels published, including THE HOUSE OF WINLSOW series, LIONS OF JUDAH series and CHENEY DUVALL, M.D. His family includes three grown children, and he and his wife live in Alabama.

Aaron McCarver teaches drama and Christian literature at Wesley College in Florence, Mississippi. His deep interest in Christian fiction and broad knowledge of the Christian market have given him the background for editorial consultation with all the "writing Morrises" as well as other novelists. It was through his editorial relationship with Gilbert Morris that The Spirit of Appalachia series came to life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556618859
• ISBN-13: 978-1556618857
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #537,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gilbert Morris is among today's most popular Christian writers; his books having sold nearly six million copies worldwide. He specializes in historical fiction and won a 2001 Christy Award for the Civil War drama Edge of Honor. Once a pastor and English professor who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas, Morris lives with his wife in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! Once you start reading you can't put it down., April 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Over the Misty Mountains (The Spirit of Appalachia Series #1) (Book 1) (Paperback)

This was an excellent book. You can't wait to find out what happens to all the characters. Hawk spends a good share of his life hating God because his wife died. Its sad to see someone go through life like that. The story shows how he overcomes that along with how the other characters face their problems. This book teaches valuable life lessons. Well written, great story.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The story line was fantastic, December 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Over the Misty Mountains (The Spirit of Appalachia Series #1) (Book 1) (Paperback)

I am certainly not anyone to give a book review. I am only a reader, not a writer. But the style of these two writers is exactly what I have been looking for. I have read the first two books in the series of 'Spirit of Appalachia' and I'm looking forward to the third.

The story was so captivating to me, I couldn't stand to put it down! I am sure the writers had as much fun writing these as I had reading them!

The descriptions of places and characters puts a vivid picture in one's mind, so the reader feels as though he is actually standing in the place that is being described and with the character being described. Each character has a unique personality, so the reader can decide what kind of person he is reading about immediately.

Upon completion of the first book, I began reading the second one almost immediatly. I am anxious to find out what Hawk's son is going to do now! God bless you! Keep up the good work!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful and excellent book., March 10, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Over the Misty Mountains (The Spirit of Appalachia Series #1) (Book 1) (Paperback)

This book, Over the Misty Mountains, is an excellent book.
It is a book that one would love to just sit back and read
from cover to cover. An exciting book well-written by
a brand new author(Aaron Mccarver).
I can't wait for the sequel!