I love when I have finished a book and then must ponder just how I'm going to write the review. There is so much to share about this brilliantly penned novel.
William Sirls is a new author for me. I've seen his previous book, "The Reason", for review, but passed it up. I now know I must grab it up for my winter reads. "The Sinners' Garden" will hook you in the prologue. I couldn't read it fast enough. In the prologue we are introduced to the characters. It's real and raw and blurred my vision as tears escaped.
I must tell you that it was the cover of this book that captured my attention. Beautiful. Once I read the title I had to know more. I encourage you to check out William Sirls website. His story will bless you.
After being so touched by the prologue the continuing chapters elevate the senses. This isn't just an ordinary work. Sirls is spectacular as he spins a poetically magical work of art. Everything in this story has meaning. He leads the reader to deeply know and understand the characters. This was an unexpected surprise for me. I truly enjoyed this book. I love when a novel takes me to another place and time. This one does even more. It takes you on a journey and as you close the last page you have been blessed with life lessons that lead us right to the Savior.
This is one book you will not soon forget and one to share with your reading buddies.
"The Sinners' Garden" was a gift from Thomas Nelson for sharing my review with you.
William Sirls Once a senior vice president in a large investment firm, William Sirls was incarcerated in 2007 for wire fraud and money laundering. Life lessons involving faith, grace, and forgiveness are evident in his writing. The Sinners' Garden is his second novel. His first novel, The Reason, was published in 2012. William makes his home in southern Michigan and you can reach him at WilliamSirls.com
