By Tyler Pruett
tyler@southerntorch.com
RISING FAWN, GA — Jay Jones, Jr., formerly of Crossville and Rainsville, has recently published his first novel. “Tom and Huck’s Final Adventure” answers the question of what happened to Tom and Huck where Mark Twain left off. This adventure, set during the Civil War, tells of their lives as adults. This novel is available online through Amazon, Books-A-Million, and Barnes & Noble. Jones and his wife Libby currently reside in Rising Fawn, GA.
Jones, who uses the pen name “J.T. Jones,” tells the story of Tom and Huck’s estrangement over the love of a woman and their different paths in separate parts of the country. Tom serves as an officer in the Confederate Infantry while Huck sails his ship running the Yankee blockade. The two men are ultimately reunited bringing about the tragedy that will separate them forever.
Jones tells the story of two friends separated by life, but reunited by war. “Tom and Huck’s adventures began with a white picket fence and a journey down a river, but just as the Mississippi is vast and ever-changing, so too are the adventures of these two friends,” reads the book description on Amazon.com.
“The boys have grown up and have begun pursuing their unique paths in life. Tom left home to study law and start a family while Huck studied steamboats and has become a ship’s captain. But life is about to be far from normal,” the description explains further.
“War has come to the South. The Yankees draw closer and separate the friends to different sides of the conflict. Daily mischief becomes life-threatening decisions, and the games they once played are no longer safe. Follow Tom and Huck as they face new challenges amid the horrors of war.”
The book was published by Thurston Howl Publications, a publisher in Nashville. It was officially published on April 29, 2016. Jones’ work had a warm review from one reader on Amazon.com.
“A very entertaining read with surprising twists along the way. I thoroughly enjoyed the continuing escapades of Tom and Huck. The author did an excellent job of keeping you entertained,” reader Theresa C Gearrin commented.
