Adventures in Cinder Bottom

An unforgettable coming-of-age adventure packed with friendship, freedom - and a fight for survival. When best friends Smokey and Do What set off on a simple fishing trip down the Greenbrier River, they dream of catching the biggest fish in West Virginia - and landing their photo in the local paper. But trouble always finds them. This time, it leads to something far more dangerous than they could have imagined: a kidnapped boy, a dangerous gang, and a rescue mission that will test their courage like never before. Set against the rich backdrop of 1950s Appalachia, Greenbrier River is a heartfelt story about loyalty, bravery, and the wild, unforgettable adventures that shape who we become. ✅ A daring rescue: Two boys stumble upon a crime - and risk everything to set it right. ✅ An unforgettable setting: The wild rivers, coal towns, and infamous Redlight district, called Cinder Bottom in Southern West Virginia, come alive. ✅ A friendship for the ages: Smokey and Do What prove that loyalty can carry you through even the darkest waters. ✅ Perfect for fans of: This Tender Land, Where the Crawdads Sing, Peace Like a River, and Stand By Me. ✅ Inspired by true stories: Based on real tales from the author's family legacy in the heart of Appalachia. Buy Greenbrier River today and discover the adventure, friendship, and courage waiting just around the next bend.

Deep in the heart of Appalachia, the red-light district of Cinder Bottom is notorious for its scandals and debauchery. People from surrounding cities flock to the small coal-mining town to gamble, drink moonshine, and visit brothels in the "Free State of McDowell." Anything that is said or done on its streets stays tucked away down in the holler like the town itself-and that makes Cinder Bottom the perfect place for fourteen-year-old troublemakers Smokey and Do What to get into mischief. It's 1958, and in the world outside, a junior congressman's disappearance is the current Big News. When the investigative trail leads a federal agent to the isolated town of Cinder Bottom, Smokey sees his chance for some excitement. But when his snooping reveals a darker plot that reaches far beyond the quiet slopes of his hometown, he and Do What are dragged into a tangled web of corruption, conspiracy, and danger like they never could have imagined. Packed with unforgettable characters and compelling mystery, this Hardy Boys-style coming-of-age story melds the true historic setting of the gritty streets of Cinder Bottom with the youthful spirit of brotherhood and adventure.