Review of Beyond the Higher Ground
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Review of Beyond the Higher Ground
[Following is a volunteer review of "Beyond the Higher Ground" by Thomas A. Brigger.]
What happens when your career carries you to a small southern town with all its charms? And what do you do when it seems secrets lurk everywhere you turn? Do you carry on with your job or run from the town? The author introduces us to Tuck Mason who is good at what he does even as he grapples with the grief of losing his wife, Kathryn. In this charming town, Mason escapes death as he survives an accident that he strongly believes is an attempt on his life. All these are within a brewing illicit drug abuse scandal.
The market for, the adverse effects of, and the fight against drug abuse features prominently in this novel titled Beyond the Higher Ground. Second chances and chanced meetings are also prominent themes in the story - we witness a convict (Thane Correl) turn a new leave and help others chart a course away from a life of crime. The role of friendship (as portrayed by Sally's character and that of others) also plays a prominent role in this novel as we see friends and neighbours step in to help each other. Law enforcement and community engagement (even the overzealous type like that of Cletus) are also featured in the novel. Grief and grieving also up the novel - the process of healing and the fact that there is no one way to grieve.
Thomas A. Brigger paints a vivid picture of Southern American scenery. Brigger transforms the reader to the rolling hills of Southern America and the flowers and the foliage that is postcard-perfect and charming. The author also alternates between past and present in his work and this helps build suspense. Suspense as a literary tool also binds the plot together as the reader cannot guess until the end how the story will end.
In my opinion, the only downside of the novel is that at some point, the narration got too windy and the description too lengthy. Readers like me who like succinct narrations may find this tiresome.
I will rate this book 4 out of 4 stars as I did not come across any grammatical error and it was professionally edited.
Readers who are big on second chances and traditional values will find this book a worthy read. I also believe that those who have experienced loss and grief will also enjoy this book. This novel also provides a historical account of the founding and growth of some Southern towns - which means that lovers of fiction will enjoy the novel.
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Beyond the Higher Ground
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What happens when your career carries you to a small southern town with all its charms? And what do you do when it seems secrets lurk everywhere you turn? Do you carry on with your job or run from the town? The author introduces us to Tuck Mason who is good at what he does even as he grapples with the grief of losing his wife, Kathryn. In this charming town, Mason escapes death as he survives an accident that he strongly believes is an attempt on his life. All these are within a brewing illicit drug abuse scandal.
The market for, the adverse effects of, and the fight against drug abuse features prominently in this novel titled Beyond the Higher Ground. Second chances and chanced meetings are also prominent themes in the story - we witness a convict (Thane Correl) turn a new leave and help others chart a course away from a life of crime. The role of friendship (as portrayed by Sally's character and that of others) also plays a prominent role in this novel as we see friends and neighbours step in to help each other. Law enforcement and community engagement (even the overzealous type like that of Cletus) are also featured in the novel. Grief and grieving also up the novel - the process of healing and the fact that there is no one way to grieve.
Thomas A. Brigger paints a vivid picture of Southern American scenery. Brigger transforms the reader to the rolling hills of Southern America and the flowers and the foliage that is postcard-perfect and charming. The author also alternates between past and present in his work and this helps build suspense. Suspense as a literary tool also binds the plot together as the reader cannot guess until the end how the story will end.
In my opinion, the only downside of the novel is that at some point, the narration got too windy and the description too lengthy. Readers like me who like succinct narrations may find this tiresome.
I will rate this book 4 out of 4 stars as I did not come across any grammatical error and it was professionally edited.
Readers who are big on second chances and traditional values will find this book a worthy read. I also believe that those who have experienced loss and grief will also enjoy this book. This novel also provides a historical account of the founding and growth of some Southern towns - which means that lovers of fiction will enjoy the novel.
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Beyond the Higher Ground
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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