Hardrock and the Rolling Tide

The story of Hardrock Adams from the coal mines in the mountains and hollows of Kentucky...to the hallowed grounds of the University of Alabama. Born in near poverty to a father killed in a bar fight with a union organizer... and a mother who taught English in a Mountain Valley school... "HARDROCK" Adams, nicknamed because of his toughness, and his ability to throw rocks at moving objects in the Mighty Risky river while balancing on a swinging bridge high above the rapid waters. Follow his battles with the 'thugs and goons' from the ruthless Burt Mines, who are trying to scare away Mountainside School, and take over their rich strain of 'black gold' coal beneath it. Meet Brother Elford Boost, a mountain snake handling preacher, his beautiful and talented daughter Amanda... who Hardrock rescues from a ravaging flood. Experience the fear of the 'Bluff Fight' between Hardrock and hired gun Frankie Sallio..... Other delightful characters are the 'Widow Turner' who tries to seduce the young Hardrock.... Curvacious Dolly Simmons, who runs the local Motel, but dies a mysterious and unexplained brutal death while she too has "eyes" for Hardrock. Then, Hardrock trades his strict religious upbringing for the religion known as Alabama football.  First, as an unlikely substitute... then as the publisher of best selling Sports Books... starting of course with the Crimson Tide!  


From start to finish..."HARDROCK and the ROLLING TIDE" will keep you guessing (and laughing), and in touch with characters you'll never forget!