The Hand of God by John Isaac Jones (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Hand of God by John Isaac Jones A young black man seeks redemption and forgiveness in a white mans world in 1955 Florida. Based on Floridas infamous Chillingworth murders. Page Turner! FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A fictionalized retelling of Floridas infamous Chillingworth murders.Bobby Lincoln, a young African American, seems to always be broke. He works a day job at a sugar mill and weekends on a charter boat, but he gambles it away, then borrows money to live on.After his common-law wife says shes going to leave him if he doesnt start making more money, he agrees to take part in a murder which goes horribly wrong.Once he and his accomplice have the victims on a boat taking them out to sea to murder them, he recognizes one as an old family friend and wants out of the murders.His accomplice says its too late to back out and hes in "too deep now." To relieve his frustration, Bobby takes part in the murders.After he collects the $2,500 he was promised, Bobby starts feeling guilty, cant sleep, takes to drink, sees ghosts and finally confesses to his mother. His mother has him arrested.In jail charged with murder, Bobby realizes he has to change. With the help of Bags, a knowledgeable inmate who delivers books to other prisoners, he undertakes to self-educate himself and begins reading books about anything and everything. Days before he goes to trial, the DA calls him to his office to make a deal. If Bobby will testify against the main perpetrator and cooperate with the investigation and trial, he will let Bobby go free.Bobby agrees and, over the next six months, he works with the DA, all the while still reading books and asking life questions of Bags. They get the main perpetrator convicted.But Bobbys problems arent over. While investigating and convicting the main perpetrator, the DA has discovered that a local group of bootleggers were involved in the killings. He moves to arrest the main players in the bootlegging operation.When that happens, the bootleggers send their assassins to kill Bobby. When they cant find him, they kill his mother. Now Bobby has to avenge the murder of his mother.When the assassins come for Bobby, he hides in a church. Will Bobby survive? Or will he become another victim of the bootleggers?A gripping tale of murder, redemption and the search for God. Review The Hand Of God by John Isaac Jones is a story of murder, redemption and the search for God. It is a fictionalized story based on Floridas Chillingworth murders. Bobby Lincoln, a young African American, is the central figure in this tale. The book is beautifully written and very deep. You cant read this book without being influenced by the undertones of religion, God, redemption and forgiveness. However, it is not a religious novel but more a novel about Bobbys search for a deeper meaning of life. Bobby is a lost soul in the beginning of the novel and basically believes there is no meaning to life. As much as he thinks about religion, he cant believe in whats written in the bible and preached about on Sundays. Finding himself in jail charged with murder, he begins reading books that may help him understand what God is, the meaning of life, what his purpose is and how to lead a better life. With the help of Bags, a knowledgeable inmate who delivers books to inmates, he finally realizes he has to change if hes going to find redemption. The character development in this book is wonderful. The reader forms a great understanding of Bobby and Bags as well as all the other characters. I knew there was something special about Bags and his influence on Bobby and it was confirmed at the very end of the book. The story is really well-developed and transitions easily through all the influences and changes in Bobbys life. As Bobby grows as a human being, the story grows with him. Its an easy read that grabs the reader and doesnt let go. As Bobby questions life the reader explores the questions right along with him. I highly recommend this book. It makes you think and question your own beliefs and actions. I was never sure of Bobbys or the authors belief in organized religion until a little wink from Bags at the end. --Seraphim0731 Amazon customer Details ISBN0974379085 Author John Isaac Jones ISBN-10 0974379085 ISBN-13 9780974379081 Format Hardcover Pages 270 Year 2017 Imprint John I. Jones Publisher John I. Jones Publication Date 2017-05-09 Language English UK Release Date 2017-05-09 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126509525;

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