The Saints of Lost Things

By: C H Lawler

Narrated by: John McConnell

Louisiana, 1965, and an unlikely, inevitable couple. Sammy Teague and Betsy Duplechain have grown up right next door to each other but in different worlds, with expectations and circumstances that have always kept them separate. Now, as a powerful September hurricane bears down on the Louisiana coast, those worlds will come face to face. The choices they make will send them on an odyssey north and into the fall of 1965, as the brutal and envious sheriff Percy Parris pursues them. Along the way they meet an unusual and eclectic series of people who help them become more than what they were. As fall turns to winter, their lives will change forever in the wake of a storm named Betsy.

The Saints of Lost Things is a story of love, hope, and perseverance and envy and bitterness. And the remarkable power of kindness.

©2014 Charles Lawler (P)2018 Charles Lawler

Evocative

This book is truly amazing . I don't believe I've read anything closer to capturing that certain period of time - including the south Louisiana accents - the traditions, the loves, fears, food, fun, biases and blessings of a past era, people, and the places - as told here . Unexpectedly enjoyable and satisfying .

Delightful

A heartwarming yet gripping historical fiction that truly reflects the region and era of the novel. This is one of those stories that begs for more. It would be an exceptional movie!
We listened to the story on Audible during a long road trip and were completely entertained and mesmerized the whole time, it made our stops real short trying to get back to the story.
Excellent work CH Lawler

Love this book!

I really enjoyed listening to this book. I especially liked hearing the Cajun accent since I come from a Cajun family & the reader “Spuds” was spot on!! Looking forward to hearing the other two books written by C H Lawler.

Loved it

One of those books that leave you feeling like you knew the person! Worth the read.

Possibly My New Favorite Author!

I indirectly worked with C H Lawler from 1994 to 2012. This book was released in 2014. It is late 2020 and I recently heard through a friend that he had authored a few books. As a lover of fiction and non-fiction historical novels, I had to read/listen to this one first since it was based during the time of Hurricane Betsy. Wow! I am blown away! If his other books are anything like this one, he will absolutely take the place as my néw favorite author! Job well done C H Lawler! Whatever you do, don’t stop writing! It will bring me much joy.