Rufus Steele 1940
Susan C. Turner
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(Harry Douglas Press, June 1, 2010)
A mysterious stranger from the past has come back to haunt Dr. Rufus Steele. In 1940, Dr. Rufus Steele loves his life in Friendsville, Maryland. This small farming community, with its tight-knit group of friends and neighbors has become a safe haven for the doctor with a troubled past. Dr. Rufus Steele spends his days taking care of the citizens of Friendsville, and often joins his neighbors in their efforts to save young Jim Murphy and his friends from their boyhood antics. But a dark stranger has come to town, hiding in the shadows. Evil has arrived in Friendsville, and Dr. Rufus Steele must finally face his past head on. But, he is not alone. His friends and neighbors will join together and help him put the past to rest for good. Second book in the Rufus Steele adventure series. Content is written for middle grades to adult readers. "...the author's descriptions are particularly well written, and readers will have no trouble immersing their imaginations in the lushness of her words." ---ForeWord Clarion Review October 2010