Book Review | Letters From Sweetwater by Dr. Dale Garland

I’ve only made it half way through Letters from Sweetwater. I have to admit that I’ll probably shelf it because I have other books I’d rather read. It has the promise of a good story, but reads more like a biography. Plus it is 438 pages with a lot of characters. It would fit better into a series with one book devoted to one or two of the characters.

There is a mystery but it’s hard to remember what is going on because it’s strung out through other stories. I’m confused about who is involved and who isn’t. There are hints of “encounters” with angels, but again – very strung out and they don’t seem to fit with the rest of the story. There are religious parts and then chapters with no mention of faith. It needs more of a focus.

I hate to say bad things about any book because I know that authors work very hard and it’s not easy to get a “real” book published. However, this one was just not my cup of tea.

Here is the backcover copy:

Deep in the mountains of North Carolina is a tiny but wondrous valley called Sweetwater. Mysterious forces, both good and evil, have converged there to produce a tender but compelling story. Through occasional flights of fantasy, Jesse Gernon gets to peep “behind the curtain” and catch a glimpse of the Glory land. What he discovers there may prove to be far different from anything you ever have imagined, but come see for yourself and be prepared for the unexpected. Romans 8:28 KJV… And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. When Keith, Jesse’s troubled uncle, comes to visit it is with the intent of disclosing a secret he hints could involve the family honor. En route, however, he encounters a mysterious stranger who strongly advises against such. Soon thereafter Keith is stricken with bacterial encephalitis, leaving him permanently brain damaged and with amnesia… Is his secret lost forever? A question that is certain to haunt the reader.

Published by Revival Nation Publishing. This book was sent to me through Phenix & Phenix literary publicists for review. The words are fully my own and I have affiliate links in this post.

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