When tragedy strikes the Jacobs family, this charismatic preacher curses God, mocks all religious belief, and is banished from the shocked town. With Jamie, the Reverend shares a deeper bond based on a secret obsession. Jacobs the women and girls feel the same about Reverend Jacobs-including Jamie’s mother and beloved sister, Claire. The men and boys are all a bit in love with Mrs. Charles Jacobs, along with his beautiful wife, will transform the local church. Jamie Morton looks up to see a striking man, the new minister. In a small New England town, over half a century ago, a shadow falls over a small boy playing with his toy soldiers.
A dark and electrifying novel about addiction, fanaticism, and what might exist on the other side of life.
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