Nehemiah Trust left Shibboleth, Alabama after the death of his mother. His brother, Billy dropped him in Washington, DC where he built a very successful life as top aide to a senator. His shock when Billy and an old girlfriend, Trice, show up on his doorstep is strengthened when he learns that they expect him to drop everything and return to Shibboleth.

Something strange is happening in Shibboleth. The town which once contained many wonders is drying up. The springs which once were a playground for children are gone and there have been other strange and unexplained events.

This book has been peopled with some unique and wonderfully strange characters. Billy is a laid back individual who does what he is told, when he is told. Nehemiah has become a person who wants to deny his heritage and his unusual gifts but the draw of Shibboleth can't be denied. Trice is an off-beat character who has dreams which lead her to act in ways that others consider odd.

With a lot of mysticism and spiriuality, Ms. Jordan tells a southern tale which will intrigue and confound the reader. This is a tale of redemption, of forgiveness, of love, and the battle between good and evil. Narrated by a character who isn't identified until the end of the book, we see both the good and bad of the town where three people will have to battle forces they don't understand with the unwitting help of a few other townsfolk. Prepare to be charmed, mystified and intrigued!