Product Description

Action, suspense, romance, and the growth of Christian faith weave together in this first in a series of four novels by popular author Terri Blackstock.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #116241 in Books
• Published on: 1995-11-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780310200154
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
Someone's trying to kill Lynda Barrett. When the killer sabotages her plane, Lynda and fellow passenger Jake Stevens are injured but survive to face other threats and personal challenges together. Former Harlequin and Silhouette author Terri Blackstock has crafted a romantic, fast-paced thriller that illustrates the power of God's forgiveness. Evidence of Mercy will have its readers eagerly awaiting the second book in this Sun-Coast Chronicles series. -- Aspire Magazine

From the Publisher
Terri Blackstock is a popular novelist who has written for HarperCollins, Silhouette, Dell, and Harlequin. Her books have sold over 3.5 million copies over the last ten years.

From the Author
Terri Blackstock wrote Private Justice, book one in the Newpointe 911 series. She is also the author of the best-selling suspense series, Sun Coast Chronicles; and of the Second Chances romantic suspense series. An award-winning author, her books have sold over 3.5 million copies. She has been chosen as a 1998 RITA Award finalist in the Inspirational category for her book Presumption of Guilt

Customer Reviews

My Favorite
EVIDENCE of MERCY is Terri Blackstock's first book in her new "Sun Coast Chronicles. Once again Blackstock has penned a memorable narrative to introduce her new series. Lynda Barrett, busy attorney, has to sell her beloved airplane to cover the debt left by her father's death. Reluctantly she agrees to let Jake Stevens, shallow, handsome, carefree playboy and potential buyer, test flight her small Piper. While in the air they discover a mutual animosity that doesn't disappear when sabotage downs the plane. Jake wakes up in the hospital with a marred face, a missing eye and no feeling in his legs. Lynda soon realizes that someone wants her dead. The captivating narrative that follows as Lynda fights for an abused client, befriends a suicidal Jake and fights to stay alive will stay long term in your memory. If EVIDENCE of MERCY is any indication of the rest of the "Sun Coast Chronicles" series, it is sure to be Blackstock's best.
Beverly J Scott author of "Righteous Revenge" and "Ruth Fever." Reviewer for Intriguing Authors and Their Books at http://www.funeralassociates.com/authors.htm

excellent christian fiction
I am a "left behind" groupie and was looking for something to fill the void til the next book in left behind is released. While browsing, I found a new hero. Terry Blackstock has captured fiction and christianity in a wonderful, suspenseful adventure! The characters are realistic, and most of us can identify with the moment of question that they experience. Her ability to show faith after seperation in Lynda's life, and bring Jake around to understanding brought me to tears. (Not that it takes much to bring me to tear!) I would recommend this book to believers and especially for those that aren't sure. What I mighty God we serve!

Life can change quickly
I enjoyed this book after picking it up on a recommendation. The story flows smoothly and, while often a bit cliche, keeps you interested throughout.

The other reviewers here didn't mention the best aspect of the book in my opinion. There is a story within the story about an arrogant playboy who is paralyzed and maimed in the plane crash and has to come to terms with his character as his looks and career are derailed. He finds out much to his dismay that he really doesn't have any depth, having relied on his looks and focused on his Porsche, his pursuit of women, and his material possessions. This was truly a thought provoking treatment and was the highlight of the book.

As a mystery, it doesn't really work because you as the reader know who's who by halfway through the book. I also found the love story to be a bit contrived. There is a fair amount of suspense and the characters are pretty well developed, except for the villain, who is simply a one-dimensional character whose behaviors are never really explored beyond anger and resentment. This is too bad because there could have been some real development here, considering the rest of the characters have to undergo some brokeness to change.

Despite some flaws, I gave the book 4 stars because it is a fun book to read, and the values are sound. The insight into how fast life can change is also excellent.