This debut novel from Wiley Cash is told by multiple first person accounts that weave together in unexpected ways. In rural North Carolina, a church has been twisted into an ugly, hidden place with newspapers to cover the windows, blocking the outside world. But when newspapers don't cover the sins of the church's pastor from young boys' spying eyes, a healing touch goes astray and everyone is pushed to their breaking point.

The characters sprang to life as you are transported to North Carolina while reading this book. I thoroughly enjoyed this tale and look forward to reading more by Cash.