The Dinosaur

About the Book

In the turbulent 1960s, Clete Randolph and his two best friends struggle to change their inevitable futures in the factory town where they live. Then dinosaur bones are discovered on the Randolph farm. When scientists converge on the site, this leads to hope for the three friends but also heartrending tragedy.

About the Author

As a native resident of Parkersburg in the mid-1960s, James Ankrom’s book, The Dinosaur took me back to those times. The story digs deeply into the bones of West Virginia with characters whose lives epitomize the struggles of that time. - Mike Morningstar: