The Appointed Hour

Throughout the luminous interconnected stories of The Appointed Hour Susanne Davis crafts characters whose roots run deep into the land. A woman experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder finds her voice in communion with other women. A Mayflower descendent wrestles with the legacy of a controversial monument that honors his ancestor. A tattoo artist fights for the passionate dream of his art. A couple confronts the foundation of their marriage when faced with a terminal diagnosis.The Appointed Hour shines a compassionate light on a changing rural America spanning generations and locations by exploring the emotions that accompany lifes trials. The heart-wrenching challenges draw Daviss characters together in feelings of love loss hope and community united throughout history by the place they call home.