“[Whispering winds] are the voices of loved ones that have moved on, whose spirits live in the freedom of the mountain air” – pg. 214.
If you know anyone who has traversed the Appalachian, they will tell you the beauty of nature is unlike any other. That feeling, that presence, is captured on the page. Author John Ellington writes in such a beautiful and lyrical way that has readers yearning to slow down and enjoy both the words and imagery it conjures. The beauty and thought-provoking nature of this read are an intoxicating combination.
At a young age, Chris’ parents purchased a farmhouse in the Appalachian Mountains. Just adjacent to their property was Davis Milk, a dairy farm run by a single father and his similarly aged young son. As the years wore on, Chris and Walker Davis became inseparable, along with Brook Palmer the third best friend in their trio. That is until Paul Wright eventually brought the trio, and the rest of Transylvania County, North Carolina, to their knees.
“Whispering Winds of Appalachia” breathes new life into the beloved literary fiction genre. Reminiscent of classics such as “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Ellington has crafted a true masterpiece with this debut. Transport yourself to the beautiful Appalachian Mountain landscape as you become lost in the friendships, heartbreak, and social class struggles that rip through this small North Carolina town.
Ellington’s writing leaves readers longing for more as his characters, backdrop, and storyline reignite our love of literature.
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