Gin Phillips Books

A novel of warmth and true feeling, The Well and the Mine explores the value of community, charity, family, and hope that we can give each other during a time of hardship. Look out for Phillips's new novel, Fierce Kingdom. In a small Alabama coal-mining town during the summer of 1931, nine-year-old Tess Moore sits on her back porch and watches a woman toss a baby into her family’s well without a word. This shocking act of violence sets in motion a chain of events that forces Tess and her older sister Virgie to look beyond their own door and learn the value of kindness and lending a helping hand. As Tess and Virgie try to solve the mystery of the well, an accident puts their seven-year-old brother’s life in danger, forcing the Moore family to come to a new understanding of the power of love and compassion.

A page-turning, adrenaline-soaked read that offers an eloquent and meditative insight into motherhood, its trials and wonders. Lincoln, a curious and clever four-year-old, knows the rules—until they change dramatically. An ordinary day at the zoo turns into a nightmare when Joan must protect her son from a man with a gun. She finds herself trapped, needing to summon all her strength and courage to keep Lincoln safe, even if it means crossing moral boundaries. This exploration of a mother’s fierce love is riveting and beautiful, prompting readers to reflect on their own potential actions in such dire circumstances. The tension is unbearable yet beautifully crafted, making it a book that demands to be read in one sitting. Captivating and intense, it leaves a lasting impact, encouraging readers to hold their loved ones closer after finishing.