Here's a family saga/memoir of Peter Hotman's people, a survivors' story based on actual events in the lives of three family generations, spanning one hundred years. This gut wrenching family saga, and explosive memoir addresses many universal and American social issues present during the past century. HOTMAN'S INNOCENCE is told in part through the eyes/voice of a child. Laced with natural sarcasms, humor, and realistic dialogue. Composition of this book makes for a pleasurable adventure in reading. Never be silent about abuse is the theme throughout.

The beginning is loaded with details about a land and people of extremes. The impoverished, backward Ozarks culture during the 1950's and 60's has the reader stepping into a third world country. LITTLE HOUSE and Mark Twain meets Louise Erdrich is how HOTMAN'S INNOCENCE has best been described. The revised paperback edition with a title change to KING OF TERROR, and eBook will be released around 2013.