The Valley Of Light

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Summary: The Valley of Light
Review: I have read every novel Mr. Kay has published to date. "The Valley of Light" is hands down my favorite. I reside in the Clay County of the book and Mr. Kay has captured our beautiful mountains and lakes with stunning clarity. The characters ring true to the adults of my childhood. People of this region do truly care about each other and lend a hand or a home cooked meal when its needed. They feel each others tragedies and triumphs. I regret that time and progress has changed the intimacy protrayed in this wonderful novel. His prose is magnificent and a pleasure to read. I couldn't put it down but also dreaded its coming to an end. I have praised it to all friends and family and recommended it heartily. However, they will have to find their own copy, nobody is borrowing mine. I shan't take a chance of losing it.

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Summary: More than a "fish" story!
Review: I'm a Georgian, familiar with the name/reputation of Terry Kay, but a first time reader of his work. I'm also a writer myself, so I found myself enthralled by the author's ability to make me see every tiny part of the story with words that were mesmerizing in their beauty and originality. I don't fish, but I now wish I did. I've visited Lake Chatuge and environs many times and now I will "see" below its watery areas a whole new world.

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Summary: Lyrical beauty
Review: The author of my favorite novel, To Dance With The White Dog, does not disappoint us with this lyrical novel. He paints the emotions and the scenes until we feel it in our hearts. A must read!