
Lullaby Road: A Novel by James Anderson
Truck driver Ben Jones drives a remote section of Route 117 in Utah delivering goods to local residents, most of whom are hermits or have some reason to live a solitary existence. Ben has a checkered past himself and this work suits him.
On a wintry day things start to get squirrely. First he finds a mute abandoned child with a note pinned to his shirt telling Ben, “Bad trouble. My son. Take him today.” Then his neighbor asks him to babysit her baby daughter for the day. Then things really get weird. An accident averted…barely. His pastor friend who carries a huge cross up and down the highway hit by a car…barely alive. An encounter with his friend from the Highway Patrol. The mysteries evolve. And eventually the mysteries are solved. But it’s quite a ride on this highway of eccentric characters.
James Anderson is the author of The Never-Open Desert Diner which also plays a role in this book. You might want to read that one first.
Carol Lloyd is the Director of the Churchill County Library and usually has an opinion on what to read next.
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Comment author: Patti Cole
Comment text: Marie will be forever treasured in memories.
The memories remain of a soft-spoken, seemingly unassuming but determined individual who absolutely knew what path she wanted to take in life, and followed it.
Her instinctive reactions, which highlighted her steadfast level of love and caring for her family, friends and all living things found in nature, hold lessons for us all.
An unexpected splash of her self-deprecating humor, coupled with uncanny timing, will always bring a smile.
For me, Marie lives on in the sighting of a Black-crowned night heron in the tules, the bloom of a beautiful spring flower and, most poetically, in the struggle of wildlife photographers handling their very large camera lenses.
Comment publication date: 8/15/26, 9:31 AM
Comment source: Obituary-Marie Dong Ko
Comment author: John Chaney
Comment text: I just figured out that Betty was my 1st cousin. Her dad Ted was my dad's brother. I never knew Ted or Betty, but I wish I did. I am 73 and live in IL. I am building my family tree and see where Betty has fit in. Blessings to you Curt and family.
Comment publication date: 8/14/26, 11:04 AM
Comment source: Obituary - Betty Lou (Chaney) Anderson
Comment author: Karen Webb
Comment text: I am so sorry to hear this. I loved coming to the carwash to see John! He always made my day. Prayers for all of his family during this difficult time.
Comment publication date: 8/11/26, 8:56 PM
Comment source: In Memory of John Evans
Comment author: Laura Ivey
Comment text: I am so very sorry for your loss of John. He always made my day when I went to the car wash. I will miss his joyous personality and that smile.
Comment publication date: 8/10/26, 9:52 AM
Comment source: In Memory of John Evans

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