The Pecan Man

In "The Pecan Man," a poignant Southern fiction narrative, recently widowed Ora Lee Beckworth hires a homeless black man known as Eddie to mow her lawn in the summer of 1976. When tragedy strikes with the murder of the police chief's son, Eddie is wrongfully accused, leading Ora to confront the complexities of her community and her own identity. Twenty-five years later, she embarks on a journey to reveal the truth about Eddie, discovering profound insights about herself along the way. This compelling tale has been likened to a blend of "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "The Help."