"In every life, there is a decision that defines who we become." -Anonymous. The year is 1900 and Kingston, Arkansas is not big enough for the dreams of twenty-year-old Mike Gilbert. He makes the difficult decision to leave the family farm and travels to the bustling mining town of Rush. With only his faith, a few dollars in his pocket and pure determination, he manages a meager life. Mike quickly forms friendships, but when he begins a relationship with a girl named Pam, he draws the attention of a jealous and dangerous bootlegger. Faced with an unexpected opportunity, Mike makes a decision that will forever alter his life and the lives of those around him. That decision will test him to his limits and pit him against his faith, a murderous enemy and the raging waters of the Buffalo River. This award-winning story takes you on a journey through the beautiful Ozark hills of Arkansas. Although the story is fictional, the town of Rush was once a thriving mining town along the banks of the Buffalo River. A few tattered buildings still remain in Rush as a reminder of a rich Arkansas history. We hope you enjoy your experience through the pages of Rush Creek.