Indelible is light versus darkness

This review is from: Indelible: A Novel (Kindle Edition)

Indelible by Kristen Heitzmann was a very interesting book! I had never heard of eidetic memory-terrifying but still such a gift. The book was really a page a turner, plenty of action and tension between characters. It kept me up reading late at night. The author's use of Paradise Lost was very creative and effective. At times is was scary but never gory. There were so many dysfunctional families and damaged adults; might have been overkill on the drama, since Redford was such a small town. I can see many of these characters in their own novel. Piper was the only bright spot in the novel.Trevor's character developed to a mature supportive hero. Jay was interesting and could have given more depth. Neglected and abused children is a real problem in today's world, it was a worthy topic. Once people realize God is the only source of strength in so much despair, they can heal from their early childhood experiences. I really did like the book; it flowed well and integrated all the character. The ending was satisfying. Hopefully the author will write a sequel. Indelible: A Novel. This book was given to me by Multnomah Books for review.
Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 547 KB
Print Length: 338 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1400073103
Publisher: WaterBrook Press (May 3, 2011)

What a Ride-Miracle of Mercy Land

After page 102 I could not but this book down, literally I carried it from room to room and ate with the book propped before me. Author River Jordan was not familiar to me. The main character, Mercy Land, and the community of Bittersweet in southern gulf waters of Alabama was unrealistic to me. My favorite character was Doc, the owner, publisher, and editor of Bay City's local newspaper the banner. He was faithful  to the memory of his beloved wife Opal and constant companion to  his dog Harriet. Doc Phillips was hardworking and ink surely ran through his veins. He could sniff out the truth while other were heading down the wrong trail. The night a mysterious book appeared on Doc's desk their lives would never be the same. His protection of Mercy and his will to correct the wrong he had done in his past made this novel a treasure. The battle of good and evil is taught without being preachy. So glad I didn't quit this book; it is worth sharing.
Ann Sanger

~I received this book free for review from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group.