Lime Creek

By: Joe Henry

Narrated by: George Guidall

A Grammy-winning lyricist and accomplished poet, Joe Henry turns his immense talent to the novel form in this moving debut. Spencer Davis and his wife, Elizabeth, have carved out a rewarding existence on the fierce plains of Wyoming, where they raise three sons alongside herds of cattle. But as their oldest son Luke comes of age and begins testing the boundaries of his independence, Spencer fears that their simple way of life may not be enough for Luke.

©2011 Joe Henry (P)2012 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

“[A] wonderful book, subtle in texture, rich in sorrow.” (Larry McMurtry)

Uniquely descriptive

The dialogue and narration come from the perspective of life on a Wyoming ranch in a current-day setting with attention to relations between characters that includes animals.