b'The Eyes of RiverAn Appalachian NovelCindy K. SprolesA heart-wrenching Appalachian novel from a best-selling, award-winning authorI n the shadowed hollers of the early-twentieth-century Ap- palachian Mountains, Lizzy Haney is on the run. Shes been falsely accused of murder and is desperate to reunite with her brother,River,whoseunforgettablegreeneyeshaunther. The secret in her past is a stinging wound, but it motivates her toward her goal: freedom.But nine-year-old River, sent through the US Post Office to their late mothers friend in Knoxville, never arrived. Lizzys dream of finding him and starting a new life away from their alcoholic and abusive father is ripped away.Herhoperekindlesasshehappensuponanunexpected friend to help her dodge the law and save the missing youngin. As she finds herself trusting him, she discovers the accuracy of the old adage her momma repeated: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.Cindy K. Sproles is a speaker and best-selling, award-winning author of several novels, including Mercys Rain, Liars Winter, and Coal Black Lies. She is the executive editor for Christian Devo-tions Ministries and the director of the Asheville Christian Writers Conference.Shealsomentorsandcoachesnewwriterswith Write Right Author Mentoring Services. She is an Appalachian- born-and-raised mountain girl who now lives in East Tennessee. Find more at cindysproles.com.978-0-8254-5316-8$17.99Paperback5.5 x 8.5288 pagesFICTION / Christian / HistoricalKregel PublicationsRights: WWJune 24, 2026Related Titles Unique Selling PointsAuthor is an IndieFab Book of the Year, Golden Scroll Book of the Year, and Christian Market Novel of the Year winner, as well as a Carol Award finalistAuthor teaches at writers and womens conferences nationwideMasterfully written, evocative and atmospheric. Tosca Mercys Rain Liars Winter Lee on Coal Black Lies978-0-8254-4361-9 978-0-8254-4453-1$17.99 $17.996 | kregel.com'