Another Kind of Eden

About the book

The American West in the early 1960s is portrayed as a peaceful and beautiful place, with golden wheat fields, misty canyons, and lively animals. Aaron Holland Broussard, a hopeful writer, has experienced this scenery while traveling in a boxcar, seeking inspiration and temporary jobs.

After arriving in Denver, Aaron finds work on a farm where he meets Joanne McDuffy, a passionate college student and talented artist. Despite their immediate connection, their relationship faces challenges due to Joanne’s involvement with a suspicious professor tied to a drug-influenced cult. As a ruthless businessman and his son begin targeting Aaron, dragging him into a dark investigation of gruesome murders, it becomes evident that beneath the surface of this serene landscape lies great power and evil. Pursued by a mysterious figure who may not be human, Aaron must confront these threats to protect his love and himself.

Another Kind of Eden, the newest addition to James Lee Burke’s captivating Holland family series, is a gripping and ambitious work that challenges the romanticized notions of the American West and the 1960s era of peace and love. It delves into the era's beauty and idealism to reveal the underlying chaos and danger that lurked beneath.