Saints at the River

In a small South Carolina town, the drowning of a young girl in the Tamassee River sparks a tense debate over a daring rescue attempt, exposing deep community divides and uncovering personal histories. Maggie Glenn, a local-born photographer, finds herself caught between the conflicting sides as she documents the unfolding events and revisits her past. Amidst this turmoil, the story explores themes of love for the land, the enduring influence of history, and the quest for truth, all told through Ron Rash’s evocative prose.