Rock of Ages (Kron)
by Mary Kron

Rilla has finally gotten her life back together after her husband was killed in a mining accident nine years ago, and hopes that her children will lead better lives away from the mines.

Her friends in the community have also suffered similar tragedies and are trying to cope with their losses.

When a second cave-in occurs, however, the women must survive yet another tragedy, especially when it is revealed that Rilla's son was working in the mines behind his mother's back.