Just Past Oysterville: Shoalwater Book One

By Perry P. Perkins

A child abandoned. A life destroyed.Two hearts, unable to forgive...After a drunk driver leaves young Cassie Belanger an orphan, a cryptic letter, found among her mother's belongings sends her on a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1449965717
• ISBN13: 9781449965716
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Christian fiction for the real world

Even before I read JUST PAST OYSTERVILLE, I knew Perry Perkins was an amazing writer from reading one of his short stories, but this book placed him permanently within the group of authors whose books I will buy immediately upon release. This book is so much more than the usual hyper-censored, unrealistic story to be found in Christian fiction. The characters are real people with strengths and weaknesses, and they live real lives filled with anguish, love, mistakes, and triumphs. And the underlying message of God's love is relayed so effortlessly and so poignantly that it comes through loud and clear and leaves the reader with such a wonderful feeling of hope--just the way I believe Jesus would have done it. I encourage everyone who loves a good story to read this book, and I can't wait to read the next installment in the series!

Inspirational Book

I loved the book. I would recommend it to all. Please read it.

Redemption

Not since Les Miserables has there been a novel with such a powerful message of REDEMPTION. Author, Perry P Perkins, has staked a claim to literature immortality with this fine novel.The tragic life a young women and her story of loss, recovery and redemption are epic and beautifully written. It was the best $20 I've spent in a long time. My regards to Mr. Perkins and I look forward to book two!

Simply stated, I LOVED THIS BOOK!

Reviewed by Tyrone Banks of Betsie's Literary Page. Rating: Highly Recommended! I had the pleasure of reading Just Past Oysterville, a remarkable book penned by a new author named Perry Perkins. When the book arrived I was impressed with the cover first - that's simply something that I do to set the tone for my reading material. The cover bears the image of a set of bright headlights piercing through the darkness traveling a long road superimposed over a faint road map. I opened the cover and read the dedications and acknowledgements and I could determine at that point in time that this would be a good read. Cassie Belanger lost both of her parents and considered herself an orphan. She barely knew her father, being that he "abandoned" her and her mother decades ago. Her mother, with the help of her community and her church, raised her to adulthood instilling values and morals that Cassie embraced. In the blink of an eye, Cassie's mom was gone killed by a drunk driver as she returned from work one evening. Cassie's world crashed down around her and she determined that the only way to find closure was to seek out her birth father who deserted her so many years before. Cassie's desire was to somehow make him feel the pain, anguish and rejection that enveloped her broken spirit. Cassie wanted revenge. She utilizes clues from her mother's possessions to ascertain her fathers location and she begins a journey that would change her life. She meets Jack, a loner in search of peace, weighed down by burdens that drive him to the bottle in search of an escape. The two embark on a journey to a town "just past Oysterville" and form a bond with one another along the way. The two are so alike, but why? Just Past Oysterville was an excellent read. Mr. Perkins utilizes simple yet colorful dialogue that will entrance you. He pays attention to detail, quotes appropriate bible verses at appropriate moments and he will take you on an amazing journey. A journey through pain, loss, happiness and closure. This is called Shoalwater Book one, and it would be an honor to review the continuation of this series. Just when you think that you have this story figured out, Mr. Perkins will gently push you one step further and open your eyes to the possibilities that make up your destiny. Simply stated, I LOVED THIS BOOK! Reviewed by Tyrone Banks

A wonderful piece of work!

I thoroughly enjoyed every page. There was not once where I knew what was going to happen next. Every time I thought I could predict anything I found myself to be wrong. A sign of very good writing in my humble opinion. It was a very exciting, thought provoking book.This was a book that was difficult to put down and I was sorry to see it end. Fortunately I hear part two is coming soon and I will be the first in line to get a copy!If you're looking for a great book, be it a novel or a lesson in forgiveness, look no further. You won't be disappointed.