Rosedale has a thorn, and her name is Gertie Thump.

When folks see her walking down the sidewalk, they cross to the other side of the street. Gertie's mission in life is to improve Rosedale's citizenry through a steady stream of belittling, correction, and harassment. The only person unfazed by her campaign is the town's deputy sheriff, Seth Randall, who has his own mission. Seth also serves as associate pastor of a local church, and he will not rest until he saves Gertie's soul.

But redemption is a word easier said than done. Add Gertie's childhood friend turned convict, an extremely valuable rookie baseball card, and a plate of cookies delivered with threatening messages, and you've got yourself a hornet's nest of trouble.

When the people of Rosedale come together to save Gertie Thump, the one person they would rather not, Gertie's not the only one who discovers every good person has a little darkness in them and every demon a little tenderness.

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• Publication Date: January 15, 2014
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• Print Length: 217 Pages
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