In "Peace Like a River," Leif Enger weaves a mesmerizing tale of faith, family, and the pursuit of justice through the eyes of eleven-year-old Reuben Land. Born into a life touched by the miraculous – his father, Jeremiah, is a man whose faith is so profound it manifests in wonders – Reuben's world is shattered when his older brother, Davy, becomes a fugitive. Charged with a crime born out of a desperate act to protect his family, Davy flees, leaving behind a trail of questions about loyalty, morality, and the lengths one will go to for those they love. As Reuben, alongside his father and spirited younger sister, Swede, embarks on a harrowing journey across the icy Badlands, their quest for Davy becomes as much about discovering the boundless landscapes of faith and love as it is about finding one lost young man. Enger's debut novel is a profound exploration of the extraordinary moments hidden within ordinary lives and the indomitable strength of the human spirit. With prose that sings with the beauty of the heartland and characters that resonate with a deep, ineffable truth, "Peace Like a River" stands as a testament to the power of storytelling. It is a story that insists on the possibility of miracles, the resilience of family, and the transformative power of love, making it not just a journey through the physical wilderness but an odyssey of the soul. In this stunning narrative, Enger invites readers to believe in the unbelievable and find peace in the most unexpected of places – within the pages of a book that echoes long after the last page is turned.