About the Book:
An act of greed or an act of God?
Introducing
a new series of 6 exciting novels featuring historic American disasters
that transformed landscapes and multiple lives. Whether by nature or by
man, these disasters changed history and were a day to be remembered.
Pastor
Montgomery Childs has tended his flock in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for
two years. While his pews are full every Sunday, he most desires to see a
reckoning between God and the kings of industry who recreate on Lake
Conemaugh. The pleasure grounds, flowing alcohol, and business dealings
of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club taunts Monty as he works to
heal the wounds inflicted from his own privileged childhood among
Pittsburgh society. Like Noah, Monty prays against the evil surrounding
him, but he never expects God to send a flood.
It takes five days
for the Red Cross to respond to the Johnstown flood disaster, but when
it does, Annamae Worthington is ready to help. Apprenticing under Clara
Barton
has prepared her for the job, but nothing can prepare her for the
death and destruction that awaits. As if the survivors haven’t suffered
enough, typhoid fever ravages the town, resurfacing suppressed emotions
regarding her father’s death.
Narrowly surviving the flood and
the horrifying things he’s witnessed, Monty’s faith is floundering. Then
a Red Cross nurse puts him to work helping with the typhoid fever
victims arriving at the hospital tents every hour. Monty and Annamae
work together distributing disinfectants and supplies, housing orphans,
and serving those left behind. Slowly, his faith resurfaces. A kinship
forms between them neither can ignore. But when an investigation into
the collapsed dam points to the South Fork Hunting and Fishing Club,
secrets emerge that may tear them apart.
My Review:
What do you do when everything you have ever known is destroyed or in this case under water? These poor people had already had their lives uprooted then along comes a disease. How much more suffering needs to happen before the Lord declares enough is enough. God comes to our aid no matter the circumstances and it really showed in this story. So many people working together for the good of the community.
A touching tribute to that time. A very interesting take on a true life event.
**Disclosure**This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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