The crying tree

"After Nate is offered a job as a deputy sheriff, he uproots his family--against his wife Irene's wishes--and moves to Oregon. Despite the turmoil, the family settles into their new life. One night an inturder guns down Shep in the family's home. The survivors attempt to cope, with varying degrees of success, and Irene eventually finds herself on the verge of a desperate and surprising choice."@en
"Irene and Nate embark on a new life in Oregon with their two children, Bliss and Shep. But shortly after their move the family is devastated when Shep is gunned down by an intruder in their home. Irene struggles through the aftermath, awaiting the murderer's execution--but as time passes, she draws closer to a desperate and surprising act."@en
"Irene and Nate embark on a new life in Oregon with their two children, Bliss and Shep. But shortly after their move the family is devastated when Shep is gunned down by an intruder in their home. Irene struggles through the aftermath, awaiting the murderer's execution--but as time passes, she draws closer to a desperate and surprising act."