On an
isolated Texas ranch, Dr. Lucy cares for abandoned animals. The solitude allows
her to avoid the people and places that remind her of the past. Not that any of
the townsfolk care. In 1959, no one is interested in a woman doctor. Nor are
they welcoming Calvin and Justin Bell, a newly arrived African American father
and son.
When Pete Solomon, a neglected
twelve-year-old boy, and Justin bring a wounded wolf-dog hybrid to Dr. Lucy,
the outcasts soon find refuge in one another. Lucy never thought she’d make
connections again, never mind fall in love. Pete never imagined he’d find
friends as loyal as Justin and the dog. But these four people aren’t allowed to
be friends, much less a family, when the whole town turns violently against
them.
With heavy hearts, Dr. Lucy and Pete say goodbye to
Calvin and Justin. But through the years they keep hope alive…waiting for the
world to catch up with them.
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About the author:
Catherine Ryan Hyde is an American novelist and short story writer, with more recent forays and
notable success in transitioning from traditional publication towards the world
of eBook publication. Her novels have enjoyed bestseller status in both the
U.S. and U.K., and her short stories have won many awards and honors.
Ryan-Hyde's literary works are
generally optimistic explorations of ordinary people, characters who are
troubled or down-on-their-luck or recovering from past difficulties or abuse.
Many feature journeys that parallel some of Catherine's own travels, life in
New York City, small towns, and 'cross country' travels and explore settings
often in those areas and the American West and Southwest. Ryan-Hyde's Young
writings and activities deal issues such as alcoholism, (Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, TransGender) concerns, social service difficulties, etc. Catherine is
also an avid hiker, kayaker, photographer, and is well known for being a very
active blogger and interview-accessible author.
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