Product Description

All six foot two of Jake Southern stepped onto the gravel covered road atop the levy, giving him a view of the winding river and the summer haze-covered landscape of the Mississippi Delta. Jake had come home again. Home to what? He had left twenty-five years ago the town and people who had helped shape his life. Now he was summoned back. What would he discover there or uncover about himself and the people he had loved? Would he find them the same or find all his memories were lies? Jake would return to find the world along the Mississippi river different from what he had left as a young man. Was it different or was he? Murder, greed, betrayal, love and honor were what he found in coming home. And through all of this, he would find what he had been searching for all these years. David Wright says, "life really does begin at 50". That's when he began writing "stories" for family members, and through their encouragement River Rock was born. David paints pictures with words. Love of his native Mississippi Delta brought this novel to life. His talent as a Mississippi story teller, who can't help embellishing just a bit, is evident in his unforgettable characters, rich history and settings of the Delta. David spent his career in the trucking industry; the last years as a national spokesman for that industry.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2435458 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 196 pages

Customer Reviews

Delta Roots Come Alive
Everyone has a desire to return to their roots, but River Rock does it in a way that makes you feel like you are really there. It will draw parallels that make you wish for the home of your childhood. Not just of a place, but of a time. A very enjoyable read.

An entertaining time for yourself
An evening of relaxation with a good book is all you can ask on a rainy evening after a hard's day work. Living in the south, David's writing surprisingly took me to my old childhood and to him I am thankful. It can only be topped off by knowing him and hoping he is busy writing his second book!

Charming Story - Great Read
Great characters and a story that makes it hard to put down, this book is ideal for an easy read on a sunny afternoon. River Rock makes you feel like you have stepped into the Mississippi Delta and found folks just like you used to know. The story is entertaining and draws you right in. I would definitely recommend River Rock.