Review of The Mercy Seat by Henry O. Arnold

 

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About the Book

Title: The Mercy Seat
Series: The Urban Chronicles #1
Author: Henry O. Arnold
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
Release Date: March 5, 2024
Genre: Christian Contemporary Fiction

Hells Canyon is a neighborhood in Richland, Tennessee where tourists never venture, and locals fear to tread. Maxwell Crane, former Marine chaplain and pastor of The Mercy Seat church, struggles to provide a beacon of hope. 

But others have their eyes set on Hells Canyon: power elites, robber barons, and street gangs seek their own gain at the cost of the beleaguered urban neighborhood. For the people who live there, it’s been a fight to exist their whole lives, and that fight is getting harder. 

Maxwell doesn’t have to stay in Hells Canyon. He and his family could leave to live a comfortable middle-class existence. Instead, Maxwell chooses to risk his life—and the lives of those around him—to stand against the oppressors. 

But what happens when this pastor crosses a line, taking justice into his own hands? Will his family, his community, and his God ever forgive him? Will he ever forgive himself?  

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My Review

The Mercy Seat is a book that takes you into the world of drugs and the people who are involved. Pastor Maxwell Crane, pastors the Mercy Seat Church right in the middle of a community of Richland's homeless, underprivileged, and dealers. Maxwell and his family live within the community.

The characters are well-developed and appear real. The setting used for the book worked well and the writing was easy to read. The story had me on the edge of my seat, holding my breath, and hoping things turned out to keep the family safe.

There are lots of spiritual issues going on and I loved how the family grew in Christ. They were courageous. The Mercy Seat is a great read that will have you running the gamut of your emotions. I highly recommend it. I will be reading more of his titles.

I received a complimentary copy from the author; a positive review is not required. All opinions are my own.

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About the Author

Mr. Arnold's career as an actor/author spans over five decades with multiple stage and film credits. His most recent film is The Hiding Place. He has recorded over one hundred audiobooks and is the author of the multi-volume biblical/historical fiction series entitled The Song of Prophets and Kings. When not writing he can be found hiking on a trail somewhere on the planet. He and his lovely wife Kay have two beautiful daughters, married to two handsome men, with three above-average grandchildren.

Connect with Henry by visiting henryoarnold.com to follow him on social media and sign up for email updates.

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(1) winner will win a print copy of The Mercy Seat & $20 Amazon Gift Card!

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