River of Stone
$46.93
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
9 March 2027
Summary
In this striking debut, twin sisters struggle to build a life outside of their mother’s influence and the repressive eyes of their cult-like church.
Ida and Itasca Stone have perfected their act. Under Mama’s management, nearly every Pentecostal Church in North Carolina has heard them sing-a tiring schedule, but necessary, if Ida and Itasca want to keep paying bills and keep Mama happy.
When a big-shot producer discovers them, Ida is more than thrilled to leave their home and …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781685892876 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1685892876 |
| Author: | Hayley Phillips |
| Publisher: | Melville House Publishing |
| Imprint: | Melville House Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 9 March 2027 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 210mm |
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Critics Review
“A simmering tale of tug of war between Jesus and Nashville, River of Stone is like a Dolly tune written in the key of Flannery O’Connor or Harry Crews. Sly and atmospheric, the story of these Southern songbird twins twists and creeps until fully haunts you.” — Joshua Wheeler, author of Acid West: Essays
“River of Stone is a haunting, fiercely intelligent novel about family, faith, fame, and the painful work of becoming someone other than who you were raised to be. Hayley Phillips writes the Stone sisters with extraordinary intimacy and compassion, tracing the invisible bonds that hold a family together long after those bonds have begun to strangle. Tender, unsettling, and deeply moving, this is a remarkable debut from an exciting author.” — TJ Martinson, author of The Reign of the Kingfisher
“River of Stone is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two girls on the brink of adulthood and music stardom, resisting the tug of the tide in the guise of a controlling, overly religious and increasingly unhinged Momager. Hayley Phillips produced a stunningly good story with this debut: Well-paced with poetic prose, it’s an enthralling read from start to finish.” — Kristen Zimmer, author of The Gravity Between Us
Hayley Phillips
Hayley Phillips is a Virginia native who received her MFA from Randolph College in 2021. Her work has been featured in publications such as Blue Earth Review, Whale Road Review, Appalachian Review, ONE ART, and Evergreen Review, among others. She currently resides in Baton Rouge with her husband and two dogs.
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