The Green Age of Asher Witherow

Set in the flourishing coal-mining town of Nortonville during the 1860s-70s, M. Allen Cunningham's debut novel, The Green Age of Asher Witherow, explores the clash between outward prosperity and hidden superstitions among its Welsh citizens. Asher Witherow, a young man caught in a web of suspicion after a boy goes missing, encounters an unconventional apprentice minister and the alluring Anna Flood, who challenge his understanding of hope and redemption. Amidst the gritty realities of labor and life, Asher navigates complex emotional landscapes, discovering a deeper connection to the land around Mount Diablo in the process. This richly written narrative delves into themes of loyalty, condemnation, and the quest for inner wealth.