Secrets of Sand Mountain
Philip C. Elrod
Paperback
(Independently published, Sept. 16, 2019)
A story of murder, dark family heritage, and intrigue that will keep you turning the pages. The secrets of small town life are laid bare and the main characters must use all their wits to survive. Philip Campbell dreams of life beyond his small home town of Campbell Crossing atop Sand Mountain in Alabama. It’s the summer of 1944 and World War II is in its final chaotic days. Philip and his best friend, Harlan, go on a camping trip to their favorite site on a high bluff that leads to danger, mystery, and discovery. The story revolves around Philip, an escaped German prisoner of war, and Philip’s mysterious Aunt Violette, a woman with a dark past who has removed herself from society. This thriller of a story, told in four parts, describes their adventures, dangers, and a dark heritage that could destroy them all. The action begins in tiny Campbell Crossing and moves on through Panama, Cuba, and England before returning to Alabama for a fiery climax. If you like action adventure stories, with a bit of romance , you will love Secrets of Sand Mountain