The Kingdom of Quail

By: Harris Strickland

Narrated by: David Allen Vargo

Set on a pristine quail plantation in South Georgia, this tale is a Southern saga about complex relationships that take place over decades.

When Luke Johnson and his mother are abandoned by his alcoholic father, they are taken in by the Parkers, a wealthy family living on a pristine quail plantation in the Red Hills region of South Georgia. Luke embraces the natural surroundings and blossoms as a young man in this unspoiled environment. Trouble arises when a romantic attraction develops between Luke and the Parker’s young daughter threatening to end the good life he has found.

Despite family tensions, Angus Parker and Luke bond together when a group of billionaire investors try to take the land for development. Luke is determined to stop the development, but he questions his conviction when an attractive young woman is sent to negotiate the deal.

The future of the Red Hills hangs in the balance.

©2023 Harris Strickland (P)2024 Harris Strickland

Heartbreaking

This was an emotional book. Keep your kleenex handy. My heart broke for these characters. There is trauma, loss, betrayal, hope and birth. The book was well written. The execution of narration by David Allen Vargo was mind- blowing. The conviction of emotions shows the level of his talents as a trained actor. He was able to alter his voice to portray a variety of characters from young to old, child, female and ethnic.

Compelling southern saga

Heart wrenching story narrated in a way that brings the characters to life and leaves the listener yearning for more.

Most enjoyable read!

I really enjoyed listening to this book!! Great story line and felt like audible version brought life to the story.

intense

This story literally put me through the ringer. I felt a myriad of emotions while listening to this. I wanted to stop and not come back. It seemed this guy could catch a break, and he seemed like he had great strength of character to go through so much. He had perseverance and integrity. Hard to hear but worthwhile. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest opinion. The narrator did a great job bringing the characters and story to life.

The Kingdom of Quail

I just finished listening to “The Kingdom of Quail”. It was a very heartwarming story that kept you totally involved from beginning to end. David Vargo was the narrator of this book - I have listened to a number of his books, and I can’t express how well he evokes a truly superb story telling talent in the outstanding narration of this novel. With his fantastic abilities, he was able to create a very distinctive voice for each character, which enhanced the novel greatly. David’s reading almost made you feel as if you were in The Kingdom of Quail along with all the other characters. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a delightful read.