By My Hands

by Alton Gansky

When one of Rev. Adam Bridge's parishoners is suddenly healed--and subsequently disappears--he launches his own investigation. Who is behind these mysterious healings, and why do the healed patients all seem to vanish? Is this an act of God?.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Mystery, Thriller

320 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1996

About the author

Alton Gansky is the author of 30 books--24 of them novels, including the Angel Award winner Terminal Justice and Christy Award finalist A Ship Possessed. A frequent speaker at writing conferences, he holds a BA and MA degrees in biblical studies. Alton and his wife reside in Southern California.

Reviews

[CindyHunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keeps you wondering...

The plot keeps you turning the page, as well as you are immediately drawn to all the people in the story. I appreciate the way Alton Gansky causes you to really think about what is going on and could the same thing really happen. You will be surprised by the ending. But I am not saying why, you'll have to discover that for yourself!
Cindy Hunt

[DEBBIE AGUILAR · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well Wrote! Enjoyed !!

This book has love , intrigue , joy , with Christianity in the mix!! I loved it! Not has strong has Enoch but great book. Wounds is next for me I want to see were Pastor & Rachel relationship goes. I truly enjoy this Author so much thought is each book he wrote.

[Ed · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. A good book for doctors and nurses to read. What if what happened in this book happened at the hospital that you work at? You are kept in suspense up to the end of the book.

[Cynthia L Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the pastor in this book and the way his life intersects with the doctor. One of my favs!

[Andy Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good! Ending was lame, though, and the epilogue kinda sucked, somehow; saw it ALL coming. But still, a fun read.

[Janiele Lima · Rating 5 out of 5]

Livro sobre o agir sobrenatural de Deus. Deus é o mesmo e através da oração e fé alcançaremos o impossível.

[Sean Randall · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is, as I mentioned in my progress update, the first book I've read from start to end with religion as a primary motif. it was described to me as "unusual" by the good friend who recommended it, who also told me I "might find it interesting". Religion is nothing to me - I'm not an active declaimer but by the same token I hold a live and let live ideology. By that, I mean that i'm perfectly happy accepting other people's beliefs - if it is what they believe in. I must confess to great frustration when people come knocking at my door with biblical passages on their lips - I have no problem they believing in what soever they wish, as long as they don't attempt to force those beliefs unto me.

"a painful past doesn't mean a painful future; injustice doesn't mean no justice; and fear doesn't mean the absence of courage."

I was therefore a little perplexed to find myself agreeing with passages such as that quoted above. Perhaps I had indeed set out, all-be-it subconsciously, to read with a closed eye. Perhaps only as a defensive measure - but closed nonetheless; and that's unfair. Any work deserves an open and unbiased read.

So it was with a renewed sense of open-mindedness that I sat back downn to crack on, and started to enjoy the plot. Unexplained healings, kidnapping, emotional turmoil - ingredients for a thrilling book indeed.

And it did seem to be going quite thrillingly. The twisted, deformed child seeking healing, the news anchor seeking closure for herself and a story for her viewers, the doctor seeking answers for the inexplicable and the pastor coming to realise his own sceptical nature.

I should also have known it was too good to last...

"He could pursue nothing between them as long as she refused to consider her need of Christ as her Lord."

It's phrases such as this that shake my faith in the Humanity of those who are so devout. "Refused to consider", the wording reads. "Consider" in this context relates to the pursuit of a relationship, and so I can easily see why a firm Christian may choose to only form such a close, emotional bond with someone who shares their values in spiritual matters. my issue comes not from the decision made by the character, but by the attitude it proliferates. I may indeed choose only to have a relationship with one who believes as I do. If that attitude were to creep into my daily life - I'd never get anything done. Thus is the slippery slope as I perceive it, and a failing of many (though by no means a majority) of the believers with whom I associate.

But back to the novel. I found it enjoyable as a story, and read it not for the religion but for the story itself. Naturally the climax was steeped in religious circumstance, which detracted a little. I'm afraid though I found it an interesting tale, it isn't opening me up to the one true way any time soon.

[Johnny Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad for religious fiction. Wrap up at the end was a little quick but the story overall was interesting and I was looking forward to the end. There are a few characters introduced that we don't get closure on and a few plot points that are unrealistic, even for a book about miracle healings.

[Aetuck · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love medical thrillers and this one was very good. At first I thought I had read it earlier but that proved not to be. Had a good story and easy reading.

[Tim Warrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW

Wow I am lost for words. Page turning, mind riveting novel. Mr. Gansky bass truly outdone himself. A great novel.

[Sue Klasing · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, loved the miracles and the suspense. Need to read more from this author!!

[Sergio Alonso Méndez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un misterio de personas sanadas en forma milagrosa. Buen mensaje.

[Big Game James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent story overall. Especially for a first novel. More typos than I would have expected, though.

[Melissa Larabee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I was hooked from the first page. The main characters are such polar opposites but are good together. By the end I was left wanting to read more about them.