M.E.R.C.E.

by J.P. Hart

“We were bred to be the warriors the angels couldn’t be on their own. We are fighters. Survivors by design.”

Jessie isn’t normal. Never has been. Doesn’t give a damn what others think of her, either. But when she loses the one thing keeping her sane, she must take a leap of faith and learn the truth at the Institute of Modern Education and Research in Channeling Energy, known by the others of her kind as MERCE.

She is a Mancer, a race of humans born from angels with the power to use the five elements in unimaginable ways. At MERCE, she’ll discover that nothing is as simple as it seems and that true balance is vital. She must find the element she was born to use and the key to her strength before it’s too late.

246 pages, Paperback

First published September 18, 2015

Reviews

[Patricia Zashkoff · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was exciting. It was a cross between Heroes & Super Heroes. About a group of people who have special talents such as making the earth move or creating fire with their minds. The heroine has even a more special gift. These talented individuals are brought together to this special school to be tested and evaluated. The purpose? For the betterment of mankind or something more sinister?
I would recommend this book to all.

[Emiley Allen Bowes · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 STARS.....Thanks to J.P.Hart for the ARC and the adorable puppy sketch. I found this to be a really interesting concept. I can see this becoming a thrilling series. Puff is especially a great touch.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book free from the author/publisher. This book started out really well. Well thought out characters, gritty and real which can be hard to pull off in a fantasy book. I was really enjoying some of the twists and plot turns (a couple I did not anticipate) until toward the end of the book when a hellhound was added to the list of characters. This is where it got a bit corny for me. My feeling is that the book would have been better if the hound's role/talking would have been scaled back quite a bit along with the level of his relationship with the other characters. This was my only real concern with the book. I still gave it a "liked it rating" as overall it was entertaining.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book through the Goodreads Giveaways. I really enjoyed this book by JP Hart and can't wait to read more! I really liked the story line and of course because there is a young woman heroine. The only reason for not giving it 5 stars was because I felt during a few times in the story line the author left a few holes. Not holes that are meant to be there and as you read on you have an aha moment about what you read earlier.

All in all, I really am anxious to read another JP Hart book!!

[Gail Hartmaier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good first book

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this first book and am eagerly awaiting book 2. JP Hart impresses me as someone from whom we can expect great things. The world needs more strong female characters for our daughters to emulate. Two thumbs up!

[Karen Dieffenbaugher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is not my usual read....I loved it ...The character Jessie was interesting and the story line hooked me in the first chapter...Would highly recommend this book..

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did. Very good!

[Lisa Albero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book, read in 4 days!!! Can't wait for the next one to come out to read as well.

[Miss Jennifer Bridges · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a bad start

Enjoyed the premise, had great character building. I wouldn't mind an animal like Puff. Could have done with better editing.