I learned about Sin Eaters this week. I had never heard of them before reading A Rule of Life by Patricia Brandon. This new novel, by a South Carolina author, is captivating. The idea for the novel came from Brandon’s experiences at camp Merri-Woode in Sapphire, North Carolina. Brandon was speaking at the Hudson Library in Highlands, North Carolina recently, where I was able to hear her speak. I enjoyed learning about her experiences as a young  camper and why she chose to write about Sin Eaters.