Malone Ridge
James K. Dill
(Author)
Description
Eve Malone is impatient, her life unsettled. When not working, she cares for her mother in a dilapidated trailer on the family property, Malone Ridge. Momma is in rehab, and Daddy is getting out of prison soon. To cope, Eve lives vicariously through a favorite graphic novel and her best friend, Marcy. This wasn't the life she had planned for after high school.
Tragedy provides Eve the opportunity to run away from the drug-addled Allegheny mountains of West Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia, a land not so distant in miles but a world away from her old life. Starting anew is not easy, but Eve perseveres. When a once-dashed dream reappears, calling her back to Malone Ridge, she must choose between all she's built and all she's escaped.
Malone Ridge is a poignant and quirky coming-of-age story with an obstacle at every turn and pacing to match its protagonist's speed on the road. The novel explores themes of love, of chaos and order, resistance and resilience, and the power of the road. Malone Ridge and the unique young woman who calls it home will stay with readers for a very long time.
Product Details
| Publisher | Little Star Books |
| Publish Date | November 29, 2022 |
| Pages | 378 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781735887289 |
| Dimensions | 7.8 X 5.1 X 0.8 inches | 0.8 pounds |
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Reviews
In this lovely coming-of-age novel, Dill evokes Malone Ridge as a place to leave. Then, slowly, as life will, it becomes central to the heart. This is Malone Ridge, the place and the book together, a story as indelible and welcoming as home.
- David L. Robbins, NYT bestselling author of War of the Rats and Isaac's Beacon
James K. Dill crafts some vivid and memorable characters in this new adult drama that will pluck at your heartstrings and emotions, leaving you wanting more. Eve's story kept me fully invested until the very last page. This is a riveting slice-of-life story that I highly recommend.
- Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
James K. Dill's Malone Ridge pits perseverance against circumstance with a compelling premise that lends characters incredible complexity, allowing readers to accompany a destitute girl on a journey toward womanhood.
- IndieReader
I found the story to be relatable on so many levels. Enjoyable to see running and humility provide Eve the strength and will to follow her heart and pursue her dream and most desired need (family). I love a good heroine!
- Judy St. Hillaire, Road Race Champion and United States Olympian, 1992 Barcelona Games
Running is a wonderful catalyst to find out about yourself and being fortunate to do so at a young age can set you up with the strength and resilience to overcome obstacles and "take a chance on life!" Jim does an amazing job of weaving the joys of running through a story involving the individual life challenges of his lead character that positively influences his many other characters in their paths.
- Anne Audaine, three-time Olympian, Commonwealth Games Champion, and New Zealand native.
Malone Ridge is a remarkable story of resilience and a revelatory look into a young girl's tremendous family struggle and personal triumph. An uplifting story ... James Dill tells it brilliantly.
- Kim Jones is a US Marathon Champion with podium finishes at New York, Chicago, Boston, and other major marathons.
Malone Ridge is a captivating story that explores the personal challenges and family struggles faced by a former high school champion distance runner who turns back to running as salvation for her entire being. There are many unforeseen twists and turns, and I couldn't put this book down as the main character and I both raced toward the finish. I highly recommend this book for runners and anyone who faces challenges and obstacles in life.- Gary Cohen, founder of www.garycohenrunning.com (GCR) and author of All in a Day's Run
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