In the aftermath of the ill-fated raid, sixteen arrest warrants concealed in the sheriff's coat pocket fell into the hands of the moon shiners he sought to apprehend.

In defiance of overwhelming odds, the insignificant theft of the warrants set in motion a period of violence, death, rape, and murder that had no boundaries, invading every corner of the county and every walk of life. Fighting public and political pressure to make arrests based purely on a maze of circumstantial evidence plagued with inconsistencies he could not reconcile, the sheriff was frustrated by missed opportunities, wild goose chases, and the arrogant, brazen, daring of the killer. Bizarre tragedies, accompanied by completely unexpected twists and turns, crept into the sanctity of wealth and power, dragging the investigation into the revolting bowels of perversion and depravity, confirming once again that evil has no quarter.

From behind the cloud of a savage double murder, the sun broke through to shine on two lonely young people struggling to find purpose, meaning, and hope in the future. They found all three and more, in a refreshing, passionate and enduring romance. In a heart wrenching conclusion, equally as bizarre and baffling as the beginning, the reign of terror comes to an end; controversial, yes, but no less an end.

Because of his lifelong love of storytelling he has focused his energy on writing, following a career in civil engineering, construction management and independent power production. Over the years, the author has written many essays and short stories based on true events.

The Sugarbush is his first published work. As a novelist writing in the genre of historical fiction, it is the Author's goal to: (1) Present actual facts in regard to the people, geography, terrain, and historical references of the region, as accurately as research material allows. (2) Transport readers' into the story, as they clearly envision the surrounding environment, scenery, seasons, and the drama of the story. (3) Elevate readers' level of entertainment to a higher dimension of involvement. (4) Challenge readers' intellect and as they close the book, Jones hopes they will be enlightened with new knowledge, and most of all, with an enhanced appreciation and interest in life.