3 out of 4 stars
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Mountain Dew Trilogy I is a historical fiction book by Harold H. Milton. The book is set in the early 1920s with the picturesque West Virginian hills as a backdrop.
Tom Bell is a federal agent on a mission to find and break up a mysterious gang of whiskey makers in the West Virginian mountains. He disguises himself as a man looking for work. As he comes to know and understand the simple country folk he encounters, he begins to detest his assignment. It forces him to lie to these genuine, down-to-earth people. His heart is further torn when he falls in love with Jane Burton, the most beautiful girl in the region. What course of action will he decide upon?
This was a breathtaking book to read. The author uses descriptive, almost poetic language to set the scene. The descriptions of the various locations in the countryside were astounding. I felt as though I was transported to a simpler time, a time where adventures were waiting to be had. The publisher mentions that they decided not to change the 1920s language style that the author had written the book in. I am grateful for this decision because the language added an authenticity to the book. It also aided character development as each individual character's accent came through loud and clear. I assure you, however, that the language is simple and easy to follow.
If you feel like you need an escape in the form of a book, then this book is for you. Allow me to give you an example of what I mean. One afternoon after a terrible storm, Tom sits and enjoys the peace after the storm. He savours the scents, the rush of the water in the nearby creek, and a childhood memory of playing in the mud. Again, the author's descriptive prowess allowed me to share in the peaceful feeling that permeated this scene.
This book had the right mix of humour, action, and conflict. However, it is to be noted that most of the conflict was made up of the inner turmoil that Tom felt. Unfortunately, I can only afford it a 3 out of 4 stars rating. This is due to the format and layout of the book, which does not appear to be professionally edited. Aside from that, this was an excellent book! I recommend it to lovers of old adventure tales, young and old. I look forward to reading the second book in the trilogy. This anticipation is fueled by the first book's abrupt ending.
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Mountain Dew Trilogy I
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