Christian historical fiction

The Eyes of River

by Cindy K. Sproles

In early-twentieth-century Appalachia, a young girl is falsely accused of murder while trying to reunite with her brother River. River had been sent through the U.S. mail—a practice briefly permitted for children—but never arrived where he was supposed to, leaving his sister determined to find him. Hunted by the law, she accepts help from an unexpected friend and follows a trail through a harsh world where poor children can disappear with little notice. The novel combines Appalachian historical fiction, sibling devotion, injustice, and a determined search for family.