Aftermath

<p><em>They have mules. The past is more stubborn. </em></p><p><em><strong>Aftermath</strong></em> is a story spun from persistent memories of the Civil War and its violent sequels from Appalachian culture and the often tragic history of the South. Cynthia and J.P. Kinsor both survivors each face seemingly impossible challenges. Cynthia wearing a mysterious past as she lives her struggle journeys well beyond the realm of conventional behavior. Still the unlikely couple confronts their troubles with mutual affection. All with the support of colorful neighbors and friends — who make up a well-developed cast of characters who stand opposed to the violence of night-riding terrorists the "Whitecappers" agents of bigotry and hate.</p><p>The late Paul M. Pruitt Sr. has written a novel of moral ambiguity and personal justification a tale that reaches out from his past to our present....</p>