Cal Whittier, a virile good looking English professor at the Wallace University in Tennessee, has protected his father, Frank, since he was 7 years old. Frank was accused of kidnapping little 2 year old Claire Sanderson, the daughter of his fiancé. Claire was never found and there was no evidence to convict Frank, however, this has not stopped the police from continuing to harass him over the past 25 years. From a devoted teacher and basketball coach, Frank has been reduced to hiding away and working as a janitor in an Alzheimer's facility since the publicity created surrounding the child's loss and his involvement was revealed.

On the run to protect his father Cal has avoided any relationship. At least until he chooses to provide support to an older student whose 10 year old son has come up missing. A case close to his heart, Cal continues to support Morgan Lowen and her son Sammie, long after Sammie returns home from running away. This publicity creates interest with the Massachusetts police where Claire went missing. Just as something special is developing between Cal and Morgan, her extremely influential and rich father threatens to take her son. Morgan's father uncovers details about Frank when he learns Sammie is spending time with him on the basketball court. Keeping his father's involvement in Claire's case from Morgan causes her to question her involvement with Cal. As this is the first time he has allowed himself to care, Cal accepts it has lost him the love he so desires unless his father is exonerated of the crime.

A SON'S TALE portrays vivid accuracy of everything a mother experiences at the horrifying loss of a child. The characters are very well defined and the story is heartbreaking as it goes through the steps every mother fears. Even through the sadness, hope and the motivation to go on is necessary. The suspense mounts throughout A SON'S TALE and kept me on the edge of my seat. This was an excellent read.