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The Town with No Roads
A Maxy Awards "Runner-Up" for Literary Fiction from USA Today bestselling author Joe Siple.
"Heart and emotion are on full display in this thoughtful and often overwhelming story of love, loss, and forgiveness." -Sublime Book Review
When a woman begins finding notes from her comatose father, miracle fever takes over the town. This touching story explores the strength of a father's love.
A miracle has come to Sparkling Pond, Minnesota.
Memorable objects from Aspen Collins' childhood are appearing in the town square, accompanied by notes in her father's handwriting. The notes relate to things happening in her life now. But that's impossible-Aspen's father is in a coma.
The miracle brings chaos in the form of a ghost hunter, three different factions of people with conflicting beliefs about the miracle, and a television reporter who Aspen finds herself falling for. But when everything comes to a head, an impossible choice must be made. And the consequences of either decision could be too much to bear.
An enchanting follow-up to Siple's award-winning debut, The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride, The Town with No Roads is a story of forgiveness and redemption that explores whether unconditional love should hold us close or set us free.
"Heart and emotion are on full display in this thoughtful and often overwhelming story of love, loss, and forgiveness." -Sublime Book Review
When a woman begins finding notes from her comatose father, miracle fever takes over the town. This touching story explores the strength of a father's love.
A miracle has come to Sparkling Pond, Minnesota.
Memorable objects from Aspen Collins' childhood are appearing in the town square, accompanied by notes in her father's handwriting. The notes relate to things happening in her life now. But that's impossible-Aspen's father is in a coma.
The miracle brings chaos in the form of a ghost hunter, three different factions of people with conflicting beliefs about the miracle, and a television reporter who Aspen finds herself falling for. But when everything comes to a head, an impossible choice must be made. And the consequences of either decision could be too much to bear.
An enchanting follow-up to Siple's award-winning debut, The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride, The Town with No Roads is a story of forgiveness and redemption that explores whether unconditional love should hold us close or set us free.
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Published February 21, 2019
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November 20, 2022
There is so much going on in this book that I find it impossible to review. I just can’t. The ending was about 20% of the story. It lost me there. It went on and on and on. I skimmed to finish.
March 30, 2019
Joe Siple's first book made me a fan, and his second, THE TOWN WITH NO ROADS, elevates him to must-read status.
Sparkling Pond, Minnesota, is a small town that is the site of miracles taking place. Aspen Collins has been receiving messages from her father, who is suffering with brain cancer and in a drug-induced coma. When a local TV reporter arrives, things begin to escalate for all those involved.
A charming story with endearing characters, THE TOWN WITH NO ROADS is one of those books that, like Jan Karon's Mitford novels, draws the reader and is so inviting that leaving town isn't something to look forward to.
Highly recommended!
I received a copy from Black Rose Writing in exchange for my honest review.
Sparkling Pond, Minnesota, is a small town that is the site of miracles taking place. Aspen Collins has been receiving messages from her father, who is suffering with brain cancer and in a drug-induced coma. When a local TV reporter arrives, things begin to escalate for all those involved.
A charming story with endearing characters, THE TOWN WITH NO ROADS is one of those books that, like Jan Karon's Mitford novels, draws the reader and is so inviting that leaving town isn't something to look forward to.
Highly recommended!
I received a copy from Black Rose Writing in exchange for my honest review.
January 7, 2026
I feel like there are two kinds of people: those that will never believe in a miracle and those that see little miracles everywhere. This book is definitely meant for the latter.
The story - 5 stars, hands down. I am Team Ghost 👻
The writing style, however, is not my fav. Each day has its own "chapter" so each chapter took several hours to read. I feel it made the story drag. I would have appreciated the story even more if I had read it in 1-2 days.
The story - 5 stars, hands down. I am Team Ghost 👻
The writing style, however, is not my fav. Each day has its own "chapter" so each chapter took several hours to read. I feel it made the story drag. I would have appreciated the story even more if I had read it in 1-2 days.
January 1, 2026
This is the third book by this author that I’ve read this year, and while I found the first half a bit choppy, it developed into a wonderful story as it progressed.
He has a real talent for creating life’s “adventures” that carry meaningful, thought-provoking messages. Invaluable in these difficult times. His characters are likable, lovable, and funny.
He has a real talent for creating life’s “adventures” that carry meaningful, thought-provoking messages. Invaluable in these difficult times. His characters are likable, lovable, and funny.
April 28, 2022
A book of miracles.
An amazing story of miracles,taking chances, forgiveness, and breaking free of yourself and those things that you think that are holding you back.
An amazing story of miracles,taking chances, forgiveness, and breaking free of yourself and those things that you think that are holding you back.
February 6, 2024
Such a clever story line. I love how the characters are all brought to life. I want to visit this wonderful town.
March 18, 2019
I received a free advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I read Joe's other book, The Five Wishes of Mr. Murry McBride, last year and I was an instant fan of Joe Siple. When I was given the chance to read another book, I was thrilled!
The Town with No Roads takes place in a small Minnesota town with no roads. Everyone knows everyone, at least to some degree. We meet Aspen Collins as she is leaving the hospital. Her father is in a coma and is dying of cancer. The staff has a meeting every day at 5 pm to decide when to wake her father up, knowing he will only live for a short time after they wake him up. Aspen plans her life around those meetings, not wanting to miss the change to say goodbye to her father.
The town is turned on its head when notes written by Aspen's father start showing up. He is in a coma, but there is no doubt that it is her father's writing or that he seems to be aware of the events that are happening while he lies in his coma.
The notes draw the attention of a local news station so they send Jamison to report on the notes. This changes the town from a sleepy town where everyone knows everyone to a media circus.
This is a wonderful story of love, sacrifice, forgiveness and what really defines a family. If you are looking for a feel-good book, this is the book for you!
I read Joe's other book, The Five Wishes of Mr. Murry McBride, last year and I was an instant fan of Joe Siple. When I was given the chance to read another book, I was thrilled!
The Town with No Roads takes place in a small Minnesota town with no roads. Everyone knows everyone, at least to some degree. We meet Aspen Collins as she is leaving the hospital. Her father is in a coma and is dying of cancer. The staff has a meeting every day at 5 pm to decide when to wake her father up, knowing he will only live for a short time after they wake him up. Aspen plans her life around those meetings, not wanting to miss the change to say goodbye to her father.
The town is turned on its head when notes written by Aspen's father start showing up. He is in a coma, but there is no doubt that it is her father's writing or that he seems to be aware of the events that are happening while he lies in his coma.
The notes draw the attention of a local news station so they send Jamison to report on the notes. This changes the town from a sleepy town where everyone knows everyone to a media circus.
This is a wonderful story of love, sacrifice, forgiveness and what really defines a family. If you are looking for a feel-good book, this is the book for you!
April 25, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed Joe Sipes first book, The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride, and was pleased when the publisher requested that I read his second book, The Town With No Roads. This is a story of love, regrets, misunderstandings and grief. I found it to be an easy read and just what I needed to get away for a while from reading books that are intense and draining. This is my opinion and it is unbiased.
March 10, 2023
Interesting story with many messages to think about.
June 19, 2025
The Town with No Roads (2019) by Joe Siple (? )
Memoirs
AUTHOR:
MANUSCRIPT/PLOT:
What's the deeper meaning of the title?
I'm so done with the "most beautiful woman" trope. Most people are not traditionally beautiful so we're really criticizing their appearance when we read that the main character is the "most beautiful". What if writers described a unique characteristic of the people instead of superlatives.
Jamison (James Smith) wanted to tell people's stories so he wouldn't have to remember his own childhood 86
I was very tired of hearing about his "bounce and wink."
There are 4 kinds of secrets. They are meant to... surprise, protect, deceive, or exclude. 82
I loved the WEB Train in the hospital.
Aspen misunderstood why her father didn't save the small boy. She thought it was because he could only save one of them. But the boy bit her father and drew blood. So he had to let him go.
IQ Tests: 85-114 Average
115-129 Above average
130-144 Gifted
145+ Highly gifted While it was good to know about Aspen's IQ results, how did it add to the story?
Do you believe his final letter to Aspen? "It's a strange truth that the depth of our love for someone is never fully realized until they're gone..." 208
"People are happiest when they strive, struggle, and then succeed. When we exceed our own expectations. 146
"What am I going to do when he's gone?" William asked. Who will I be if I ain't Pike's best friend?...Aspen squeezed his shoulder, with no idea how to answer. Identity. Who would she be if not her father's daughter? 153
"Do you think it's a terrible thing to kill one person so you can save another? 154
"You should have forgiven your old man (Pike Collins). Told him you loved him. But you didn't. And look what it made him do. Aspen hadn't thought of it that way before. And now it had been pointed out to her, she wondered why she hadn't...So, the only thing we see is the face that star is putting on. We can't see what's going on behind the starlight until millions of years later, when the star finally tells us its secret." 173
"We all need forgiveness for something. Me. You. Jamison. Everyone. Give it. Those who hold a grudge strap a weight upon their own shoulders. Those who forgive are free." 175
Caroline Caroline Caroline (Jamison's mother)
Waited for Jamison's call 183
"Who is wise in love, love most, say least." ~ Alfred Lord Tennyson 201
Pike Collins had a son, Jackson, was in Colombia digging wells. 205
Aspen Collins's mother, Diane, died in a car wreck in a town with no roads. 211
Bonne Bouffe (French)= Great Food!
Eupatorium seeds = see photo in cell phone
Aug 13 = annual Persieds meteor shower= date for Pike's Memorial Service
QUESTIONS
Did the fight in the town square seem real to you? It didn't to me.
QUOTES
"Everyone has a story to tell. (First line)
RESEARCH
VERSIONS
VOCABULARY
WIKIS
KNOCKOFFS:
Memoirs
AUTHOR:
MANUSCRIPT/PLOT:
What's the deeper meaning of the title?
I'm so done with the "most beautiful woman" trope. Most people are not traditionally beautiful so we're really criticizing their appearance when we read that the main character is the "most beautiful". What if writers described a unique characteristic of the people instead of superlatives.
Jamison (James Smith) wanted to tell people's stories so he wouldn't have to remember his own childhood 86
I was very tired of hearing about his "bounce and wink."
There are 4 kinds of secrets. They are meant to... surprise, protect, deceive, or exclude. 82
I loved the WEB Train in the hospital.
Aspen misunderstood why her father didn't save the small boy. She thought it was because he could only save one of them. But the boy bit her father and drew blood. So he had to let him go.
IQ Tests: 85-114 Average
115-129 Above average
130-144 Gifted
145+ Highly gifted While it was good to know about Aspen's IQ results, how did it add to the story?
Do you believe his final letter to Aspen? "It's a strange truth that the depth of our love for someone is never fully realized until they're gone..." 208
"People are happiest when they strive, struggle, and then succeed. When we exceed our own expectations. 146
"What am I going to do when he's gone?" William asked. Who will I be if I ain't Pike's best friend?...Aspen squeezed his shoulder, with no idea how to answer. Identity. Who would she be if not her father's daughter? 153
"Do you think it's a terrible thing to kill one person so you can save another? 154
"You should have forgiven your old man (Pike Collins). Told him you loved him. But you didn't. And look what it made him do. Aspen hadn't thought of it that way before. And now it had been pointed out to her, she wondered why she hadn't...So, the only thing we see is the face that star is putting on. We can't see what's going on behind the starlight until millions of years later, when the star finally tells us its secret." 173
"We all need forgiveness for something. Me. You. Jamison. Everyone. Give it. Those who hold a grudge strap a weight upon their own shoulders. Those who forgive are free." 175
Caroline Caroline Caroline (Jamison's mother)
Waited for Jamison's call 183
"Who is wise in love, love most, say least." ~ Alfred Lord Tennyson 201
Pike Collins had a son, Jackson, was in Colombia digging wells. 205
Aspen Collins's mother, Diane, died in a car wreck in a town with no roads. 211
Bonne Bouffe (French)= Great Food!
Eupatorium seeds = see photo in cell phone
Aug 13 = annual Persieds meteor shower= date for Pike's Memorial Service
QUESTIONS
Did the fight in the town square seem real to you? It didn't to me.
QUOTES
"Everyone has a story to tell. (First line)
RESEARCH
VERSIONS
VOCABULARY
WIKIS
KNOCKOFFS:
November 27, 2024
Jamison Hightower is a TV journalist investigating a human interest story in the small town of Sparkling Pond, Minnesota. A man in a coma has been writing letters to his daughter.
Of course, Jamison, real name James, immediately falls in love with Aspen Collins the man’s beautiful daughter. There are lots of characters who move in and out of the story, none of whom come to life, other than Jamison.
Jamison meets a little girl named Holly as he enters the town; one would think she’d be important in solving the immediate conflict, but she disappears except for a walk on towards the end of the novel.
This is also supposed to be a ghost story, but the supposed ghost is still alive in a coma.
The town’s people also want to believe somethings supernatural is happening in their town, so much so that there a physical confrontations between the believers and the nonbelievers in the town square. A ghost hunter also shows up. THERE’S NO STINKING GHOST!
I don’t know how I got through this book without trying to tear it in half. This guy ALMOST won the 2019 Maxy Award for literary fiction. Obviously not for this book.
There’s also more corniness at the end when Jamison, who has been at odds with his mother, reconnects with her. What does that have to do with a man in a coma who’s been writing letters to his daughter? We’ve also been waiting to see if Aspen’s father wakes up. What we get is a “so what!” denouement.
Of course, Jamison, real name James, immediately falls in love with Aspen Collins the man’s beautiful daughter. There are lots of characters who move in and out of the story, none of whom come to life, other than Jamison.
Jamison meets a little girl named Holly as he enters the town; one would think she’d be important in solving the immediate conflict, but she disappears except for a walk on towards the end of the novel.
This is also supposed to be a ghost story, but the supposed ghost is still alive in a coma.
The town’s people also want to believe somethings supernatural is happening in their town, so much so that there a physical confrontations between the believers and the nonbelievers in the town square. A ghost hunter also shows up. THERE’S NO STINKING GHOST!
I don’t know how I got through this book without trying to tear it in half. This guy ALMOST won the 2019 Maxy Award for literary fiction. Obviously not for this book.
There’s also more corniness at the end when Jamison, who has been at odds with his mother, reconnects with her. What does that have to do with a man in a coma who’s been writing letters to his daughter? We’ve also been waiting to see if Aspen’s father wakes up. What we get is a “so what!” denouement.
December 4, 2024
Jamison Hightower (real name James Smith) is a TV reporter at a station in Minneapolis. He does "fluff" stories about local people. His boss, who dislikes him, sends him to Sparkling Pond to interview Aspen Collins, a young woman whose comatose father is sending her items from her childhood and notes about the present. Aspen dislikes Jamison immediately and refuses to cooperate, but eventually gives in and begins to open up to Jamison.
This is a book about love, family and, mostly, forgiveness. Can Jamison forgive his former drug addict mother? Can Aspen forgive her father for making a life-or-death decision when she was a child? Can Aspen forgive Jamison for betraying her trust?
I have to admit that I didn't like this book nearly as much as I did The Five Wishes of Mr.Murray McBride, but it was enjoyable.
This is a book about love, family and, mostly, forgiveness. Can Jamison forgive his former drug addict mother? Can Aspen forgive her father for making a life-or-death decision when she was a child? Can Aspen forgive Jamison for betraying her trust?
I have to admit that I didn't like this book nearly as much as I did The Five Wishes of Mr.Murray McBride, but it was enjoyable.
April 2, 2020
Overall Rating = 4.75
Storyline & Concept = 5
Writing & Delivery = 4.5
Cover Marketability = 4.5
Editorial = 5
The Town with No Roads is a heartfelt story of forgiveness, acceptance, and love. Readers will find themselves immersed in the story and the lives of the characters that display emotion and feelings as if they were their own. The love between a parent and child, in most cases, is stronger than many other bonds or emotions. The story will create a reflection of your own parents and the thankfulness of having them in your life. Truly a great read and an amazing story.
Sublime Line: “Heart and emotion are on full display in this thoughtful and often overwhelming story of love, loss, and forgiveness.”
Storyline & Concept = 5
Writing & Delivery = 4.5
Cover Marketability = 4.5
Editorial = 5
The Town with No Roads is a heartfelt story of forgiveness, acceptance, and love. Readers will find themselves immersed in the story and the lives of the characters that display emotion and feelings as if they were their own. The love between a parent and child, in most cases, is stronger than many other bonds or emotions. The story will create a reflection of your own parents and the thankfulness of having them in your life. Truly a great read and an amazing story.
Sublime Line: “Heart and emotion are on full display in this thoughtful and often overwhelming story of love, loss, and forgiveness.”
September 9, 2023
Amazing
I rarely rate or review a book I have read but but just had to comment. Joe Siple is an amazing writer. I just read the second of the series of books he has written. I could not put either of them down, continued reading each from start to finish. In our troubled world, he brings a huge ray of sunshine. His characters are well thought out and you almost instantly fall in love with them. He understands the human condition a nd provides food for your soul. Although I read these books on Kindle Unlimited, I am going to buy hard copies. I truly believe that they should be part of everyone's permanent library and used as reference books. If it were possible for them to be shared around the world, what a kinder more caring and gentler world we could all live in.
I rarely rate or review a book I have read but but just had to comment. Joe Siple is an amazing writer. I just read the second of the series of books he has written. I could not put either of them down, continued reading each from start to finish. In our troubled world, he brings a huge ray of sunshine. His characters are well thought out and you almost instantly fall in love with them. He understands the human condition a nd provides food for your soul. Although I read these books on Kindle Unlimited, I am going to buy hard copies. I truly believe that they should be part of everyone's permanent library and used as reference books. If it were possible for them to be shared around the world, what a kinder more caring and gentler world we could all live in.
January 20, 2024
A Beautiful Story of Empathy and Forgiveness
The Town With No Roads is a heartwarming story set in th fictional town of Sparkling Pond, Minnesota.
The chapter describing Sparkling Pond was a bit confusing at first and had the feel of a fairytale like Alice in Wonderland. However, once main characters and true plot began to emerge, I was hooked.
It is a beautiful story of the power of empathy, forgiveness, and love.
I enjoyed the plot twist involving the messages from the "ghost" as well as the emotional growth of the characters.
The story made me laugh, and it made me cry. Best of all, it made me think about the power of love and empathy and forgiveness in my own life.
Well done.
The Town With No Roads is a heartwarming story set in th fictional town of Sparkling Pond, Minnesota.
The chapter describing Sparkling Pond was a bit confusing at first and had the feel of a fairytale like Alice in Wonderland. However, once main characters and true plot began to emerge, I was hooked.
It is a beautiful story of the power of empathy, forgiveness, and love.
I enjoyed the plot twist involving the messages from the "ghost" as well as the emotional growth of the characters.
The story made me laugh, and it made me cry. Best of all, it made me think about the power of love and empathy and forgiveness in my own life.
Well done.
November 24, 2025
The Town with no Roads
Joe Stiple's latest novel captivates readers with its intricate plot and compelling narrative. Each page brims with suspense, weaving unexpected twists that keep readers eagerly turning chapters. The characters are masterfully developed, each playing a crucial role in the unfolding story, creating a rich and immersive experience. Drawing from Stiple's consistent storytelling prowess, this book maintains the high standard of his previous works. The narrative's unpredictability and skillful pacing ensure that readers remain engaged, constantly anticipating the next revelation. A truly exceptional literary journey that showcases Stiple's remarkable storytelling abilities.
Joe Stiple's latest novel captivates readers with its intricate plot and compelling narrative. Each page brims with suspense, weaving unexpected twists that keep readers eagerly turning chapters. The characters are masterfully developed, each playing a crucial role in the unfolding story, creating a rich and immersive experience. Drawing from Stiple's consistent storytelling prowess, this book maintains the high standard of his previous works. The narrative's unpredictability and skillful pacing ensure that readers remain engaged, constantly anticipating the next revelation. A truly exceptional literary journey that showcases Stiple's remarkable storytelling abilities.
March 15, 2019
"What good is a miracle if no one believes it?"
This is a wonderful uplifting story of true love and forgiveness.
Miracles are necessary to help Aspen forgive her father for something that has happened years ago. Was it exactly as she remembers? Will time heal/change this memory?
Can miracles possibly be real?
There is forgiveness,hope, mystery, friendship, family, and redemption in this novel.
Definitely a different type of book that everyone can enjoy if they "believe".
#blackrosewriting . #JoeSiple
This is a wonderful uplifting story of true love and forgiveness.
Miracles are necessary to help Aspen forgive her father for something that has happened years ago. Was it exactly as she remembers? Will time heal/change this memory?
Can miracles possibly be real?
There is forgiveness,hope, mystery, friendship, family, and redemption in this novel.
Definitely a different type of book that everyone can enjoy if they "believe".
#blackrosewriting . #JoeSiple
September 8, 2019
Awesome, Best of 2019 ☺️😡😢🤩🥳😍
I did not expect to even finish this book -instead I found myself unable to put it down.
A “miracle” transforms a small town & all is well until the media spreads the story, bringing hordes of people with differing agendas to town, creating a fire keg.
I don’t write spoiler reviews but I can tell you novel will tweak most of your emotions from happiness to anger and despair to hope.
Thank you for the wonderful story & your reasons for writing it.
I did not expect to even finish this book -instead I found myself unable to put it down.
A “miracle” transforms a small town & all is well until the media spreads the story, bringing hordes of people with differing agendas to town, creating a fire keg.
I don’t write spoiler reviews but I can tell you novel will tweak most of your emotions from happiness to anger and despair to hope.
Thank you for the wonderful story & your reasons for writing it.
July 9, 2023
Eventually we all come to the end of the Road
Initially I had a hard time getting into the book, but the author has a way of pulling you along in the story, and eventually I needed to know why Aspen and her father had a broken bond that needed to be healed, and why James had to be in a very small town with no roads, to see the road of his life appear. If you stay with it, the life we lead is a story being written by us, until we say 'The End'! You will love all the characters Mr Siple brings to light and life!
Initially I had a hard time getting into the book, but the author has a way of pulling you along in the story, and eventually I needed to know why Aspen and her father had a broken bond that needed to be healed, and why James had to be in a very small town with no roads, to see the road of his life appear. If you stay with it, the life we lead is a story being written by us, until we say 'The End'! You will love all the characters Mr Siple brings to light and life!
April 7, 2025
This book had real potential and it felt like a fairy tale - which I have always enjoyed. I was really onboard for the first 50%. But it started falling apart and getting a little overblown and too circus-like for me. The subtle fairy tale aspect was lost. Also, the constant hopping from one character to the next got more frequent as the book progressed and ruined the flow. I found myself wanting to skim the last 25% of the book, which is never a good sign. My conflicted feelings make it hard to rate but I'm going with 2.5 (rounding up).
April 10, 2019
Do You Believe in Miracles?
Sometimes we see what we want to see and sometimes we see what we need to see. But that doesn't matter really because this is a story about love. Love between a parent and child, love between a man and a woman, love between friends and love of yourself. And yes, there are miracles. Miracles that, somehow, bring it all together and teach you about forgiveness.
Sometimes we see what we want to see and sometimes we see what we need to see. But that doesn't matter really because this is a story about love. Love between a parent and child, love between a man and a woman, love between friends and love of yourself. And yes, there are miracles. Miracles that, somehow, bring it all together and teach you about forgiveness.
May 2, 2019
Town With No Roads but so much love!
This book has so much to teach us about love. Love for ourselves, for each other, for our places we call home, for our loved one who’ve passed on. But mostly about the unconditional love a parent feels for their children. So much thought was put into each and every plot twist. It has encouraged me to put into writing, to my own children how very much they mean to me. Thank you Joe Siple!
This book has so much to teach us about love. Love for ourselves, for each other, for our places we call home, for our loved one who’ve passed on. But mostly about the unconditional love a parent feels for their children. So much thought was put into each and every plot twist. It has encouraged me to put into writing, to my own children how very much they mean to me. Thank you Joe Siple!
October 9, 2019
Interesting Read
Parts of the story were gripping while I had a hard time with others. A town of hundreds but no roads? Ambulance service not necessary, but they have a hospital? A train that can take passengers anywhere in the hospital while playing your favorite tune? even to different floors? Absurd! The storyline was ok, but the characters were great! I was entertained, but was ready for the absurdity to end long before it did. I already had it figured out anyway.
Parts of the story were gripping while I had a hard time with others. A town of hundreds but no roads? Ambulance service not necessary, but they have a hospital? A train that can take passengers anywhere in the hospital while playing your favorite tune? even to different floors? Absurd! The storyline was ok, but the characters were great! I was entertained, but was ready for the absurdity to end long before it did. I already had it figured out anyway.
July 22, 2020
Not his best
I had read his first novel and thought it was outstanding. So, I wanted to read something else by the author. The book was OK, but just not for me. The writing was fine, and the characters were likeable, but I never got the emotional response I did from his previous book. I am sure many people would love this book and it does have a nice sentimentality, but it just did not too much for me. I wish I could have liked it more, but you can’t please everyone.
I had read his first novel and thought it was outstanding. So, I wanted to read something else by the author. The book was OK, but just not for me. The writing was fine, and the characters were likeable, but I never got the emotional response I did from his previous book. I am sure many people would love this book and it does have a nice sentimentality, but it just did not too much for me. I wish I could have liked it more, but you can’t please everyone.
August 18, 2023
I loved "The Five Wishes of Murray McBride", so I picked up another book by author Joe Siple. It is also a wonderful read, a great story about a father's love for his daughter. But, unlike "the Five Wishes...", which had a plot twist I NEVER saw coming, I did figure out some of the mysteries in this book before the end. Not that that diminished my enjoyment of this quick read. I recommend this lovely, quirky story, as Joe Siple's writing is great.
November 30, 2025
Another great book by Mr Siple!
Do you believe in angels? This story will have you second guessing yourself for sure. In a small town in Minnesota a woman receives letters and small gifts from her father who is in a coma. The media shows up, a certain handsome news reporter, and chaos explodes. People come from every where to catch a glimpse of the ghost.
The story is really good and will make you glad you read it
Do you believe in angels? This story will have you second guessing yourself for sure. In a small town in Minnesota a woman receives letters and small gifts from her father who is in a coma. The media shows up, a certain handsome news reporter, and chaos explodes. People come from every where to catch a glimpse of the ghost.
The story is really good and will make you glad you read it
December 6, 2025
I have been enjoying reading Joe Siple books because of their positive, uplifting story lines. This book was no different. Aspen's father has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. He is in the hospital in a coma. Aspen desperately wants her father to wake up so she can tell him she forgives him and loves him. Aspen also meets Jamison Hightower, a TV journalist investigating a human interest story in Aspen's small town Sparkling Pond, Minnesota.
March 3, 2019
Joe Siple is a must read author.
I read the first book "the five wishes of Murray mcbride", and thoroughly enjoyed the story. This second book is great literature, the story and the poignant moments are wonderful. I normally read mysteries, historical fiction and decided to take a break with the first novel. Try these books, you won't be disappointed. Joe Siple thank you.
I read the first book "the five wishes of Murray mcbride", and thoroughly enjoyed the story. This second book is great literature, the story and the poignant moments are wonderful. I normally read mysteries, historical fiction and decided to take a break with the first novel. Try these books, you won't be disappointed. Joe Siple thank you.
March 16, 2019
I read the author's first book "The Five Wishes of Murray McBride" and really liked it. I was happy to discover his next book "The Town with No Roads". This book is about miracles, hope, family, believing and so much more. A heartwarming quick read for me. I hope that Joe Siple has more books in the future. I highly recommend these two books. Great stories!
March 19, 2019
I did not love “The Town with No Roads.” The messages were clear, the characters endearing, but I just didn’t connect the way I had hoped. A little too far fetched for my taste, albeit sweet. However, I thoroughly enjoyed “The Five Wishes of Murray McBride,” by the same author, Joe Siple. Thank you Black Rose Writing for affording me the opportunity to read this ARC.
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