Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Coal Black Lies by Cindy K. Sproles, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Coal Black Lies
Author: Cindy K. Sproles
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: June 18, 2024
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
Believing the bitter lies you tell yourself leaves little room for the sweetness of truth
Coal miner Joshua Morgan managed to do the impossible--he broke away from the stranglehold of the iron-fisted Barton family and the Company Store, to whom all the miners in the Appalachian Mountains are indebted. But it cost him the life of his young daughter, who was run down by a posse led by Thomas Barton while coming to collect Joshua's payment to the store.
Five years later, a sweet but slow-witted young girl lands on his doorstep, and Joshua's desire to protect her from the clutches of the Bartons increases his thirst for vengeance. Joshua sets out to discover where the girl came from in order to take down the Barton family once and for all.
His journey leads him to the truth about the day his daughter died, a reality he finds hard to accept. But when confronted by Thomas Barton himself, Joshua is forced to rethink the dark lies brewing in his heart. If he broke away, could Thomas have also? Despite his misgivings, can Joshua join forces with a man he once despised to free the miners from the tyrannical Barton family and forge a future of peace for both the young girl and himself?
My thoughts: I haven't read the previous books in this series, but it worked out, since this story was a masterpiece on its own! Joshua and Raney have been through many heartbreaking situations, with Joshua's health destroyed over working in the mines and then losing their precious daughter in a senseless accident. When a young girl with Down's Syndrome comes into their lives, they begin to find healing and forgiveness in the most unexpected places.
This story didn't shy away from tough subjects! I appreciated the twists and turns of the story, as Joshua and Raney start to heal and work through their loss and desire for revenge. This book is a rich story, full of details and a message of grace. I look forward to reading more by Cindy K. Sproles!
I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.
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About the Author
Cindy K. Sproles is the author of devotions published in newspapers across the country and a teacher at Christian writers conferences. She spent her formative years showing off her beloved Appalachian Mountains to others, and she and her family still live in the mountains of East Tennessee.
Connect with Cindy at cindysproles.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will win a print copy of Coal Black Lies plus book-related swag!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 17, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 24, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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this book sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Amanda :)
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