The River Prophet

"The River Prophet" by Raymond S. Spears is a historical fiction about a preacher, Elijah Rasba, who has lost his way after witnessing violence in his community. He now lives alone in the mountains questioning his faith and past actions. Burdened by his failures as a preacher, especially a tragic moment during a sermon, Elijah abandons his former moral code and seeks redemption on a risky journey down the Mississippi River. His path crosses with others facing their own troubles, such as Jock Drones and Nelia Carline, promising an intertwined narrative of struggle, survival, and the search for meaning along the river.