The Appalachian Chronicles: Shades of Gray

Two brothers, seeking a spiritual renewal that is often inherent in hiking the Appalachian Trail, take a break from the endless marching and wander from the more predictable path. The Appalachian Chronicles, Shades of Gray, is set in rural Virginia at the back door of Appomattox Court House, where, according to historians, the Civil War ended...Christopher's Journey is about a young man who was plagued with the hardships of a broken home, abusive childhood and the struggles of adolescents. Desperate for family, love and attention, he joined the inner city gang for protection. Chris' attempt in criminal activity were sloppy and he was continuously seized by the law. His attempt to find acceptance turned to a fight to survive. Now homeless, hopeless and on the run in the large city, he huddles near a dumpster for refuge. Alone cold and confused, he drifts off to sleep only to awake to what begins as a nightmare.Christopher’s fight for existence no longer includes the big city or the inner city gang. He finds himself fighting for survival in 1868. He has no choice but to discover how to fend for himself in the wide open plains. Eventually he is found and helped by a pioneer family and discovers new values, new morals and a completely new kind of life.