“Walt Larimore isn't just a great storyteller. He paints word pictures that linger like country wood smoke—so strong you can't get it out of your mind. Once you experience Hazel Creek, you'll never want to leave.”

– Chris Fabry, author of ECPA Best Fiction winner Almost Heaven

“This captivating story took me to a simpler time when humans were closer to creation and to the creator. I found in it echoes of Christian classics—Catherine Marshall's Christy, for one—and that puts Larimore's book in the best of company. Being in the Great Smoky Mountains wilderness when it was still wild nourished my soul!"

– Julie L. Cannon, author of I'll Be Home for Christmas

“A powerful, heartwarming story of courage, love, and faith, Hazel Creek is sure to leave the reader ready for a sentimental journey into an era and region that has charmed the hearts of millions.”

– Eric Wiggin, author of Skinny Dipping at Megunticook Lake, Emily's Garden, and fourteen other Christian novels

“A compelling story of courage and faith.”

– Augusta Trobaugh, author of Sophie and the Rising Sun and River Jordan

“In Hazel Creek, author Walt Larimore tells a story woven through with timeless themes of family, friendship, and faith. He deftly recaptures life in the Great Smoky Mountains in the mid 1920s through the eyes of fifteen-year-old Abbie Randolph, weaving in both love and loss and the occasional lyrics of songs that add a sweet touch of music to the story.”

– Beth K. Vogt, author of Wish You Were Here

“Larimore captures both the natural beauty and the culture of the people who once lived there that makes Hazel Creek one of the most beloved sections of the Great Smoky Mountains.”

– Daniel S. Pierce, Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Asheville and author of The Great Smokies

“Hazel Creek intertwines fictional characters with historical facts so well that they come alive in a unique way that will stir the hearts and minds of readers and will encourage them to become better people. The research given to this writing is impeccable and the sensitivity to the inward character and integrity of our beloved mountain ancestors is nothing short of inspired insight. I am simply delighted with Hazel Creek!”

– Judy Andrews Carpenter, Founder/Director of The Proctor Revival Organization

“Hazel Creek is an American portrait of day to day life in the early 20s. Through the eyes of Abbie, we feel the struggles, courage, determination, and faith of the Randolph family. This glimpse into the past stirs the heart and leaves us wanting more.”

– David Stevens, MD, CEO of Christian Medical & Dental Associations, author of Jesus MD, and co-author of Leadership Proverbs

“Walt Larimore’s Hazel Creek stands right along with Katherine Marshall’s Christy or Francine Rivers’ The Last Sin Eater. This book will stir your emotions at a deep level, entertain, and open your eyes to a different time and world far back in the Great Smokey Mountains. I hated to see it end, and I’m thrilled to give Hazel Creek my highest recommendation.”

– Miralee Ferrell, author of Love Finds You in Sundance, WY