JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Coal Black Lies by Cindy K. Sproles

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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?

Christian Historical Fiction is one of my favorite genres. Coal Black Lies by Cindy K. Sproles is the latest book in this genre that I have read. 

The setting is 1899 in the Appalachian area of Kentucky. I started reading this book and didn't stop until I finished, a few hours later. The storyline really drew me in and kept me captivated. I have always enjoyed stories about Coal Miners and Coal mines. The main character, Joshua Morgan, did not want to be a coal miner and instead became a farmer. Joshua and his wife Anna lost their daughter 5yrs ago when The Barton Family, who runs the coal mines, killed their daughter. I really LOVE the strength and courage they show throughout the "dark" days of life after her death. I especially love the care and LOVE they show to Aughtie, a 5yr old girl with Down Syndrome who was found wandering on their property. Aughtie really changed the lives of Joshua and Anna, especially Joshua. He was so lost in grief, but he grew in his faith and found the Peace in his heart that was missing. Joshua, Anna and Aughtie really endured so much, but they also overcame and became a family. The book is one of LOVE, FAITH, FAMILY and God's goodness. There were many twists and turns in the book and that is what kept me intrigued to keep reading. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Heartwarming Christian Historical Fiction. GREAT BOOK!

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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.

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