Smoky Mountain Rising

“Smoky Mountain Rising”, The Day that Changed Everything, is action-packed and inspirational. It portrays how our current events are leading to a lasting change in our lives.

William Clark, with his splash of humor, has a gifted way of taking his characters and bringing them to life. “Smoky Mountain Rising” is a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, with a much-needed message that will captivate any reader.

-Jaci Cox, In His Time Books & Gifts, Crawfordsville, IN


William Clark makes astute observations regarding danger signs in our society and world. “Smoky Mountain Rising” and its characters offer intrigue to the new reader as well as to those reading it as a sequel. The reader will feel the suspense in the midst of chaos in society. The light of God’s Word in the novel gives insight and hope during traumatic events.


-Dr. Bruce Bell, Jefferson City, TN


Many scientists and Bible scholars believe the world, as we know it, is soon coming to an end. “Smoky Mountain Rising” portrays how our current events are leading to a lasting change in our lives. The central setting is the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains.


Even though this dramatic story stands on its own merit, it is also a sequel to the novels, “A Light on the Path” and “Seeing Beyond the Shadows” by William Clark. Andy and his wife, Lydia, are on a mission to share Anderson’s (Andy’s cousin) remarkable story and its gospel message.


During chaotic times, Andy and Lydia are inspirational in their devotion to family, friends and community. As a former Secretary of State, Andy continues to help his country with its many challenges. Andy (an evangelical) is not fond of modern society, but he has a gift of communicating with people. Even his adversaries like the touch of humor that he adds to a conversation. The reader will never forget the riveting action and earth-shattering ending of “Smoky Mountain Rising”.