Bitter Pill by Richard Mabry released earlier this week and I’m so happy to tell you about this novella. But first the back cover copy:
THINGS WERE GOING ALONG JUST FINE
UNTIL THE MIRACLE FOULED THEM UP
“Brother” Bob Bannister is content with his life and his itinerant healing ministry, until one night he finds that the woman who walks off the stage under her own power isn’t one of his shills. At that point, doubts begin to intrude on his previously untroubled existence.
Dr. Abby Davis is tired of her family practice and at odds with God. Dealing with critically ill and dying patients has crushed her spirit to the point she’s ready to quit. But she soon realizes that there’s more to healing than ministering to the physical body.
Scott Anderson was the oldest graduate of his seminary class. Then again, most of them hadn’t turned away from a medical practice, hoping to atone for past mistakes (including his wife’s death) by ministering to men’s souls. Now he hopes he hasn’t made a colossal mistake in switching careers.
Each of these individuals becomes linked to the other, and each finds that God has a purpose for them—but, as it often does, the lesson comes with discomfort.
My take:
As usual, Richard Mabry has hit another home run with this novella of redemption and second chances. We all wonder at one time or another what our purpose in life is. I love the way Richard Mabry explores the lives of “Brother” Bob Bannister, Dr. Abby Davis, and Scott Anderson as they search for their purpose. And the mystery thrown in is an added bonus! The story is full of turns and twists you don’t expect.
I would like to see a follow-up story on the lives of these three!
You can order Bitter Pill at Amazon.
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Patricia, thanks so much for your comments. Glad you liked Bitter Pill. Hope your blog readers do as well.
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It’s always a pleasure to review one of your stories, Richard! Keep writing!!
Patricia, I read the book and agree with you. Richard is a gifted storyteller. I enjoyed this brief diversion from the typical Christian novel.
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Me, too, Edward. Thanks for stopping by!
This premise sounds like a very inspired departure from the norm. My sons are both Chris. doctors. I will look forward to rdg. it.
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I loved this story, Delores. Richard Mabry is a talented author.
Sounds like a story I would love! Thanks for the review – I look forward to reading it!
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Thanks for stopping by, Regina. I do believe you will enjoy it.
I really enjoy Dr. Mabry’s books and I’m looking forward to reading this one!
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You won’t be disappointed, MS Barb. Thanks for stopping by.
I love Richard’s books and always read them. I’ll be reading this one very soon!
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Yay, Jackie. Love Dr. Mabry’s books!
Sounds like an interesting and thought provoking book.
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It is, Gloria. Richard has outdone himself on this one!
I love Mabry’s stories!! I can’t get enough medical thrillers and he’s one of the best next to Harry Kruas 🙂 I’m putting this one on my must-read list!
Oppps, that’s Kraus sorry!
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It’s a great story, Trixi. Kept me up late at night.
Wow, this book sounds like a real page turner! I really like he title and the cover! Great job!! 🙂 God Bless you, thank you for sharing .
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Thank you, Alicia! Richard always does a great job with his stories.