The Miracle of Mercy Land was not what I expected, but I ended up really enjoying it. Mercy Land is a woman of the 1930s who is smart, no-nonsense, full of heart, and a go-to-girl. She has a history different from many of those that she has lived near the last seven years because she grew up in "Bittersweet Creek." Her rural upbringing has given her a little more sense and awareness than most women of her day in Bay City, Alabama. She works for Doc at the town newspaper and an amazing turn of events occurs in their lives, something that will change so many things for them. Under the circumstances of this turn of events, Mercy and Doc discover many things about themselves, their pasts, and their futures. I found the story full of questions, twists, turns, and thought-provoking tidbits. River Jordan has written a piece that makes you ponder, wonder, think, and keep turning pages (thinking "what will happen next?"). Truly a unique tale with interesting characters, great setting details, and unpredictable plot turns. I got to a point, while reading the story, where I didn't want to put it down because I had to know what was coming next. A mind-bender of a book. I won't soon forget it.
Disclaimer:
The book was provided free for review by WaterBrook Press.
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