Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Traces of Mercy by Michael Landon Jr. & Cindy Kelley

"True courage is knowing not when to take a life, but when to spare one." J R.R. Tolkien

The Civil War ends, a confederate sniper is released from prison, and a young woman with amnesia finds herself in St. Louis, Missouri. The political climate is volatile, especially in Missouri, which was a divided state.

The heroine of Traces of Mercy is in a heap of trouble. She goes by the name Mercy, taken from a medal she wore around her neck. Blessed with beauty and an innocent charm, all she wants is to find out who she is. She falls in love with the city's most eligible bachelor who is so enamored with her that he is willing to accept all that she is-- past, present, and future... or so it seems...

I won't spoil it by giving any more details about the book, because I really hope everyone has a chance to read Traces of Mercy. Michael Landon Jr. and Cindy Kelley have a writing partnership made in Heaven (I think), and I can't wait for the next book to come out.

Please read the information provided by publisher David C Cook.




This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Traces of Mercy

David C. Cook (October 1, 2013)

by

Michael Landon Jr. and Cindy Kelley


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:



Michael Landon Jr., son of television legend Michael Landon, is an award-winning storyteller, first in television and film, and now in books. His print works include One More Sunrise co-written with Tracie Peterson.


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Cindy Kelley is the co-author of the novel The Silent Gift, and Traces of Mercy. Her career as a screenwriter with long-time writing partner, Michael Landon, Jr., began with the adaptation of Margery Williams’ classic story, The Velveteen Rabbit, which had a theatrical release. Several television movies followed, most notably Love Comes Softly, (based on Janette Oke’s novel) which won a CAMIE Award and the Epiphany Prize for Movie Guide’s most inspirational television movie of 2003. Cindy and her husband, Jim, make their home in the Southwest; have three adorable grandchildren and four big dogs who rule the house.




ABOUT THE BOOK



From Michael Landon Jr. and Cindy Kelley, authors of The Silent Gift and creators of the hit television film Love Comes Softly, comes an exciting historical romance set in post-Civil War, and filled with suspense and faith-building values.


At the war’s end, a young woman suffers an accident that leaves her unconscious and alone. Waking with amnesia, she takes the name Mercy and wants more than anything to find out the truth of her past. But then a handsome stranger arrives, who may hold the key to everything she has forgotten. What he knows could devastate her future, and even end her life.


Written by two proven storytellers, Traces of Mercy is perfect for anyone who loves historical fiction, prairie-based tales, or just a good romance.



If you'd like to read the first chapter of Traces of Mercy, go
HERE.






5 comments:

Dana said...

I enjoy books that take place during and around the time of the Civil War. Thanks for the review!

Cheryl Klarich said...

Hi Dana!
Landon and Kelley are amazing storytellers. I couldn't put this one down. :)

Karen Lange said...

This sounds like something I would enjoy. Thanks so much for the review and the info.

Have a great weekend!

Blessings,
Karen

Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...

I always loved and admired Michael Landon. I had no idea he had a son, and one whose talents mimic his dad's. This is very good to know. Thanks, Cheryl. I'm intrigued.

xoRobyn

Cheryl Klarich said...

Karen, thank you for stopping by! Bless you!!

Robyn! Me too. Michael Landon Sr. was a fascinating person--so gifted. Michael Jr. understands what good story telling/drama is all about. ****