Shadows of Revenge

Shadows of Revenge continues the story that began with Days of Purgatory. The sequel is an adventure mystery set in and around Abilene, Kansas, in 1872. Deacon Coburn, a realist galvanized by his past, is startled when remnants of yesteryear track him down. Longing and brokenness are everywhere. A headstrong orphan girl seeks to live out her dreams; a childless widow pursues meaning; a reformed prostitute desires a return to her childhood faith; a young man makes tragic choices. It’s a tale of hope and redemption. No matter how ugly our past, every individual can choose new beginnings. In the words of a stealthy drifter, ＂＂Hope is always nearby, as sure as thunder follows lightning. Search your heart. Hope is there to lead you onward.＂＂

Ken R. Abell is a teller of tales who understands that there is strength in a story well told and well lived. A consummate seeker and learner, he is a transplanted Canadian who resides in New Mexico with his wife, Anita. They serve the Overcomers Program at Navajo BIC Mission. Among other projects, he is researching and writing The Beadle Files, a hardboiled mystery series set in the 1920s. His work can be found at www.danceswithcorn.com.