Candlestickmaker

by Reid Matthias

Candlestickmaker is the third book in the Amicable Circle . In the continuation of the series, as seen through the lenses of the preceding books Butcher and Baker, the town of Amicable, Iowa, is confronted with the uncomfortable reality that two of its leading citizens, Linda Harmsen and Leo Jensen, have come face to face with life-threatening illnesses. When Butcher, Leo Jensen, nearly amputates his index finger at the butchery, he is taken to the hospital where he must not only come to grips with the loss of his profession, but ultimately what will be the turning point in his life. Linda, too, is afflicted with cancer, and as the town rallies around her, she finds a new and difficult perspective on life.
In this book, one will find a connection with all the emotions of life, death and everything inbetween. What happens to relationships when death creeps into the picture? What happens to communities that can't understand why bad things happen to good people? What happens to individuals as they must learn to cope and accept the unfairness of life?

328 pages, Paperback

Published October 29, 2021

Reviews

[Debbie Gortowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 3rd in the amicable trilogy.
Like the two before it, a delightful, light read.
The people of amicable are people that you “know.”
There are serious moments mixed with humor with laugh out loud moments.
I loved the insights and wisdom that Reid scatters throughout the story.
I have read all three books in the series.
I recommend reading them back to back for the best experience.