JustRead Tours Blog Tour: The Mercy Seat by Henry O. Arnold

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Mercy Seat by Henry O. Arnold, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: The Mercy Seat
Series: The Urban Chronicles #1
Author: Henry O. Arnold
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
Release Date: March 5, 2024
Genre: Christian Contemporary Fiction

Hells Canyon is a neighborhood in Richland, Tennessee where tourists never venture, and locals fear to tread. Maxwell Crane, former Marine chaplain and pastor of The Mercy Seat church, struggles to provide a beacon of hope. 

But others have their eyes set on Hells Canyon: power elites, robber barons, and street gangs seek their own gain at the cost of the beleaguered urban neighborhood. For the people who live there, it’s been a fight to exist their whole lives, and that fight is getting harder. 

Maxwell doesn’t have to stay in Hells Canyon. He and his family could leave to live a comfortable middle-class existence. Instead, Maxwell chooses to risk his life—and the lives of those around him—to stand against the oppressors. 

But what happens when this pastor crosses a line, taking justice into his own hands? Will his family, his community, and his God ever forgive him? Will he ever forgive himself?  

Christian Contempory Fiction is one of my favorite genres. The Mercy Seat by Henry O. Arnold is the latest book in this genre that I have read. Henry O. Arnold is a new to me author and I am always excited to read books from an author whose books I haven't read before. 

I have to say this book took me awhile to get into it, the beginning was a bit confusing. Once the storyline clicked with me, I truly enjoyed the book. The setting of the book is a Low Income, Drug Dealing Community. Maxwell Crane is Pastor at Mercy Seat Church and he and his family live in the Community. Pastor Maxwell chooses to live within the Hells Canyon neighborhood as he tries to make a difference and be a Beacon of Hope to the residents and Drug Dealers. I really admire Pastor Maxwell doing God's work and as I kept reading, I was reminded that this happens in neighborhoods I grew up near or in. I grew up on the Southside of Chicago and  to this day there are many Pastors in the Neighborhoods who are in the midst of Gangs and Drug Dealers. I have seen and read stories of many coming to Christ through the work of the Pastors being in the Community. The Mercy Seat has realistic characters and storyline and many twists and turns! I was on the edge of my seat reading as things got tense in for Maxwell and his family! I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Fiction! FANTASTIC BOOK!

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Mr. Arnold's career as an actor/author spans over five decades with multiple stage and film credits. His most recent film is The Hiding Place. He has recorded over one hundred audiobooks and is the author of the multi-volume biblical/historical fiction series entitled The Song of Prophets and Kings. When not writing he can be found hiking on a trail somewhere on the planet. He and his lovely wife Kay have two beautiful daughters, married to two handsome men, with three above-average grandchildren.

Connect with Henry by visiting henryoarnold.com to follow him on social media and sign up for email updates.

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(1) winner will win a print copy of The Mercy Seat & $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight March 11, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on March 18, 2024. Winners 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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