The past can’t be forgotten, especially when it involves a struggle between life and death
K. Martin Beckner’s modern Southern Gothic novel Chips Of Red Paint

Chips of Red Paint

by K. Martin Beckner

Brian Haynes, the third-generation owner of a successful realty company, who married the owner of an even more successful lumber company, remembers back to one pivotal summer during his childhood that changed his perspective on life forever.

Following a frightening premonition from a mysterious neighbor, Brian, believing he has inadvertently contributed to the death of his grandmother’s housekeeper, runs away from home with his best friend, Charlie. Aided by their friend Stephanie, the two friends find refuge with an old man living a hermit’s life on a nearby knob. The old man teaches the boys the virtues of living a simple life and teaches them even more about letting go of the past and never taking things for granted.

It all comes to a terrifying climax one day when Charlie climbs inside an abandoned, rusty truck, a truck that still has a few chips of red paint, and closes the door. Here begins a struggle between life and death.

Chips of Red Paint is a modern Southern Gothic novel that weaves the past with the present into a colorful quilt that touches every emotion.

“Lots of life and love in this story. Warm characters, rich backgrounds, great story telling. Highly recommended. Looking forward to reading more by this author.”

“… Mr. Beckner is a master story teller…”

“This was a really great heart warming story. I must admit at the end I did tear up a bit. Very poignant.”