The Kiminee Dream

By Laura McHale Holland

A deeply poetic, riveting debut novel, The Kiminee Dream is a tale of Midwest charm and quirky characters, but with twists and turns that reveal a dark side you don't see coming.

It's true that odd things happen in Kiminee, Illinois. Lilacs bloom in winter. Gravel glows golden on occasion. The river sings as it wends through town. But this is normal for the tight-knit folks who call Kiminee home. So when auburn-tufted Carly Mae Foley learns to read at age two and masters multiplication at age three, the denizens take it in stride and embrace her with pride.

But all is not well in Carly Mae's family. And when a twister roars though, it decimates their home, along with their emotional bonds, as her mother's affair is exposed and her father goes missing. A determined grandmother, one-eared dog and generous benefactor come to the gifted child's aid, but not everyone is rooting for her, and when an appalling crime occurs, long-held animosities boil over. No one can say whether the good folks of Kiminee will pull closer together-or be torn apart.

Influenced by folklore and magical realism, The Kiminee Dream is both hypnotic and endearing. If you like depth as well as whimsy, arresting twists, and details that stir your heart, you'll love what is ultimately an eloquent exploration of acceptance and a tender tribute to the people of Illinois. Don't delay. Experience this literary gem today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1733668330
• ISBN13: 9781733668330
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Wordforest
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Interesting read

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK  I enjoyed The Kiminee Dream very much. I loved the small town and all of its people. I did find myself reading some of the pages over to get the gist of the story and all of the characters. There is a bit of mystery going on in Kiminee,  thongs happening that doesn’t make sense but then it’s Kiminee, and this is the way things are. Holland does a wonderful job of keep readers attention through all of the twists and turns that show up. Like the disaster that blew its way into the small town revealing things not to be known. And for a debut novel, the writing is phenomenal. Holland is an author I would very much like to read again. One I think we will be hearing quite a bit about if this first book is any indication. If you enjoy a good small town story with a bit of a mystery and twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, this is one you definitely want to try. I give this one Four Stars. A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.