Good People

A marriage smolders, a town burns
It's 1958 and a drill designed to ease fears of atomic attack descends into chaos. For the people of Pennsboro, it foreshadows the decade to come. For the Andersens, it resurrects a past that has haunted them for years.

Georgia yearns to break free from isolation and grief after the loss of their daughter. Marsh wrestles with a passion for possessions and the redhead next door. And ten-year-old Wil struggles with bullies, a violent cousin, and a surprising attraction to girls.

Conflicts explode as flirtations ignite danger, the cousins uncover a spy, and an arsonist targets the town. Yet despite their loss, the Andersens continue to search for the goodness in others-as well as themselves.

With memorable characters and insightful prose, Good People lays bare the dreams and desires of mid-century America. A story of trial and redemption, it illuminates a crucial time in history while shedding a light on our own.

Praise for Jeff Widmer's work
The characters are real and believable and will hold your interest as they live and grow in small town America. Highly recommended.
- Robert Neul, ABC affiliate news

Widmer's writing is compelling, filled with empathy for his characters and sprinkled with gentle wit.
- Ellen Brosnahan, The Second Mrs. Ringling

Jeff Widmer is a master at putting the reader in the setting, and his gift for dialogue is unparalleled.
- Jo Horne, Monica's War

Widmer has a great sense of place; he easily brings the town and its colorful cast of characters to life.
- Kirkus Reviews

"Gripping and poignant, a satisfying and enlightening read."
- Eric Sheridan Wyatt, In Loco Parentis

"A magnificent story. This book deserves a second read. And maybe more."
- Amy's Bookshelf Reviews