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Sebastian Ritscher
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THE RIVER RUNS SOUTH

Audrey Ingram

When Camille Taylor's husband dies unexpectedly, the carefully constructed life she worked so hard to build in Washington, DC, shatters. After struggling for almost a year, she reaches a breaking point, packs up her daughter, and heads for the Alabama coast where she grew up.
The salt air and slow rhythms of the coast soothe Camille's spirit, but when she meets local fisherman Mack Phillips, she learns that things have changed in her hometown. Runoff from an abandoned development site is polluting the water, and Mack has brought a suit against the site's owners - Camille's father among them.

Battling her own fears for the fragile ecosystem of her beloved Mobile Bay, Camille joins her father's defense team, but the more she learns, the more she wonders if she's landed on the right side of the fight. Meanwhile, Camille is slowly drawn to Mack's fearless resolve, his sterling ideals, and finally to the man himself.

Faced with blurred lines between right and wrong, Camille must decide for herself what the next chapter of her life will bring.
Tensions mount when Camille's parents discover Camille's budding relationship with Mack. Camille is torn, trying to find a solution that not only protects her father but also repairs the polluted waters. Camille must navigate the blurry lines of right and wrong, loyalty and desire, and find a way to begin again.

With timely commentary on Alabama's fragile ecosystem and exploring themes of grief, love, and community, The River Runs South will appeal to southern fiction readers on the hunt for the nostalgia of Sweet Home Alabama.

Audrey Ingram received a B.A. in English Literature from Middlebury College and her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. Originally from Alabama, she practiced law at a Washington, D.C. firm for thirteen years. She currently lives in Virginia with her family and posts about her life on Instagram, where she has over 5,000 followers.
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Published 2023-09-05 by Alcove Press

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Published 2023-09-05 by Alcove Press

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The River Runs South captivated me from page one. I love stories where the location is almost a separate character, and Fairhope, Alabama really shines here. Camille's journey through the grief process after losing her husband never seemed predictable, and I felt a strong connection to Camille's daughter Willa, her parents Marion and Sam, and especially Mack Phillips, the charismatic local fisherman. Layered and nuanced, this is a great Southern tale.