In 1959, a beautiful Des Moines mother of three marries a wealthy farmer, twice her age, in search of "the good life." On the Beal Farm near Ledges State Park, just south of Boone, two children uncover the brutal past of their new step-father.

Take a ride on this emotional rollercoaster in the Heartland, and see why "Ledges" has sold over 6,000 copies in just 8 weeks.