Brothers of the Cross Timber

Publisher Marketing: Some men are born brothers; others become brothers through experiences. Arty, Lance, and Gill share a bond that seems unbreakable until tested by their competition for the attention of Gwendolyn Peaudane-a woman of charm and beauty, but with secrets that will challenge their camaraderie. Their boyhood adventures soon turn into adult challenges as each tries to find his way. The three boys forge their friendship in the Cross Timber, an ancient forest separating the vast plains of western Oklahoma from the wooded hills of the east. The thick woodland was described by Washington Irving as "The Cast Iron Forest" because it was so difficult to traverse. Indians native to the plains called it "The Emerald Wall." The rugged country became an ideal place for bootleggers to hide and illegal speakeasies to operate. Set against the backdrop of the battle for the county seat of Pottawatomie County and the Great Railroad Strike of 1922, Brothers of the Cross Timber shows the challenges of migration from the farm to the city. As the "brothers" find their place in a changing and uncertain world, they learn trust is the enduring element to friendship. Bob Perry, author of The Broken Statue, Mimosa Lane, Guilt's Echo, The Nephilim Code, and Lydie's Ghost captures the rugged and unique characters that fueled the explosive growth in Oklahoma during the early 1920's. A lifetime Oklahoman, Bob has experienced the eclectic nature of the people making Oklahoma a distinctive and interesting melting pot of cultures and personalities. Contributor Bio:  Perry, Bob Bob Perry is an Oklahoma novelist and playwright who has authored a number of books, novels, and scripts including: Dynamic Thinking: Models for Organizational Leadership a non-fiction book about organizational development and leadership. Spiritual Renewal: Transforming the Mind a self-help book focused on finding spiritually centered purpose. The Broken Statue, a fictional novel based on the real-life legacy of oilman E. W. Marland Mimosa Lane based on the tumultuous rise of Tulsa, Oklahoma from a rowdy frontier town to "The Oil Capital of the World" Brother of the Cross Timber set in Pottawatomie County during the Great Railroad Strikes of 1922 The Nephilim Code an action thriller set in eastern Oklahoma, Guilt's Echo based on the experiences of National Guard soldiers during World War 1 Lydie's Ghost about a young girl's mysteries in the mid 1980s. Return from Wrath about two women who are forced to travel back to their drought-plagued farm in western Oklahoma. WOBs: The Wisdom of Bob, a collection of short sayings and axioms. For the Greater Good, a dystopian novel set five generations into the future about a young man and woman that must adjust to the simple life they knew to the complications of a more modern world. For the Greater Good: Abigail's Story, paraquel to For the Greater Good that tells the story from Abigail's perspective. Bob also created The Broken Statue play which won four Gem Awards including Best Play. Working Girls A screenplay for The Broken Statue