The Dust and the Dream (The Whitman Chronicles, #11)

Between 1926 and 1940, Ludlow and the roads west do not vanish-but they flicker.
A depression hollows out the banks and the breath.
Dust covers prayer and ledger alike.
Isaiah Whitman does not shout. He walks the alleys, the banks, the chalk-scuffed corners, writing sermons the wind might remember.
Clarence Whitman stays in the attic, voice low, broadcasting comfort through static and grief.
And Lila, kin by dust and willpower, drives west with silence as her passenger, naming ghosts at the wheel.
This is not a novel of triumph.
But of staying.
Of humming when no hymn survives.
Of trading cornbread for truth.
Of ringing the bell when the light returns.
This is The Dust and the Dream.
It holds.

Gregory Parrott is a writer of the stories he always wished someone else would write. Blending sci-fi, historical fiction, thrillers, military tales, and fantasy, Gregory invites readers to simply kick back and enjoy the ride.
A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, Gregory balances his passion for crafting captivating narratives with a vibrant family life, cheering on his kids, and paddling with his dragon boat veterans team. When he's not immersed in fantastical worlds or historical battles, you can often find him unwinding with video games or hitting the pavement for a run. A proud veteran currently serving in the Army National Guard since 2011, Gregory brings a unique blend of discipline and imagination to his storytelling. Many of the tales you'll find within his pages are stories he first dreamt up as a teenager, finally brought to life for the world to enjoy.