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Whims of God
Everyone in the coastal town of Bayport, SC knows Sarah Thorn is insane. Except for Sarah .
Guided by her nanny, and with best friend Abby Mills at her side, Sarah is sheltered from the whispering gossip of small-town tongues and enjoys childhood innocence where fireflies race to her and sunsets call out her name. But innocence is no barrier to time, and years later, when Abby is arrested for killing her father, Sarah's stability is challenged again. The gossips start talking. Who murdered Branch Street's notorious butcher? Who cut off the meat freezer's latch? Struggling with sanity on the verge of collapse, Sarah's mind holds the answers that could set Abby free...Long-buried memories... An unthinkable crime... Secrets only the devil should tell. Fans of Prince of Tides and Where the Crawdads Sing will enjoy Whims of God ."A heart-wrenching story of tragedy, redemption, and the sacrifices we make to protect the people we love."-City Book Reviews
Guided by her nanny, and with best friend Abby Mills at her side, Sarah is sheltered from the whispering gossip of small-town tongues and enjoys childhood innocence where fireflies race to her and sunsets call out her name. But innocence is no barrier to time, and years later, when Abby is arrested for killing her father, Sarah's stability is challenged again. The gossips start talking. Who murdered Branch Street's notorious butcher? Who cut off the meat freezer's latch? Struggling with sanity on the verge of collapse, Sarah's mind holds the answers that could set Abby free...Long-buried memories... An unthinkable crime... Secrets only the devil should tell. Fans of Prince of Tides and Where the Crawdads Sing will enjoy Whims of God ."A heart-wrenching story of tragedy, redemption, and the sacrifices we make to protect the people we love."-City Book Reviews
354 pages, Paperback
Published March 15, 2023
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January 14, 2025
A whipsaw of emotions in these pages. The storylines are raw and engaging and the writing is well crafted and sumptuously southern.
October 22, 2023
This story had me on the edge of my seat. Suspense, mystery, foreshadowing and the passionate relationships all intertwined to form this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
I need to have a discussion with this author about an appropriate level of grief for a protagonist and life expectancy of main characters!
I also may have found myself picking up a Southern accent through literary immersion.
I am absolutely loved this book! The cover-page review says it all, "Heart-wrenching".
I need to have a discussion with this author about an appropriate level of grief for a protagonist and life expectancy of main characters!
I also may have found myself picking up a Southern accent through literary immersion.
I am absolutely loved this book! The cover-page review says it all, "Heart-wrenching".
August 13, 2023
A wonderful book that serves as a love letter to South Carolina. Drama, mystery, romance - this book has it all. The author guides us through Sarah’s life and examines the impact religion and mental health can have on relationships and, ultimately, how purposeful love can deliver us from the whims of a cruel god.
December 19, 2023
This was probably one of my favorite books for 2023. Such a great story. I couldn't put it down. It has everything and kept me turning the pages.
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