The Creekers

<p>Along a five-mile stretch of creek that runs through East Sheridan Community lives a proud band of misfits who just want to fit into society. Brought to life in a collection of twelve short stories the scrappy Creekers work hard to put food on their tables. But even as they face a harsh reality the Creekers occasionally dare to dream of another life. </p><p>Reverend Jones a pillar of peace and harmony that unites East Sheridan Community is competing in an annual charity race against notorious tough guy Roy Dean Youngblood for a lucrative prize. But after the race concludes Youngblood surprises Jones with a prize he never expected. </p><p>Dixie Hawthorne the girl of Larry Kincad's high school dreams has been living in the fifties for the past twenty-five years. When Larry meets her he too is transported back in time. </p><p>Chilled to the bones on tradin' night young Billy Wesley finally summons the courage to set things straight in his dysfunctional family. </p><p>In this charming collection of short tales set in the rural Midwest a poor hardworking class of people from the wrong side of the creek learns to embrace all life has to offer with passion determination and hope.</p>