I enjoyed reading The Reason, William Sirls' first novel and so I quickly snatched this book up. Another story that requires the reader to think outside the box and make allowances for the supernatural, The Sinners' Garden, does not disappoint those looking for an unusual story and weaves another story of redemption, love and lessons learned.
In the small town of Benning Township, mysterious happenings bring about reconciliation and healing in the lives of those who have believed lies and wrestled with questions about their respective pasts. A benevolent stranger dressed in black has been leaving gifts in the night, a supernatural garden grows near an abandoned factory and the mystery of a past murder begins to unravel all while the characters face unanswered questions they have been dealing with for years. A police officer doubting her ability to confront evil, a past drug-dealer looking for redemption, a teenager dealing with the disfiguring burn from his childhood, a wise pastor and a mother who blames herself for the growing distance between her and her son all come together as they learn lessons of God's love and forgiveness.
While I did not find this book to be quite as suspenseful or thrilling as The Reason, I again enjoyed Sirls' ability to develop characters and make them believable and I also loved his ability to bring about a plot twist right at the end. A thoroughly enjoyable read!
