gift for kid

Earlier this month a brand new book was released by Harper Collins....The Call:  A Novel by Yannick Murphy.  Last night I was up burning the midnight oil (well....not quite midnight but late for me!) because I couldn't put this one down until I finished it.  Here is the scoop...


The daily rhythm of a veterinarian’s family in rural New England is shaken when a hunting accident leaves their eldest son in a coma. With the lives of his loved ones unhinged, the veterinarian struggles to maintain stability while searching for the man responsible. But in the midst of their great trial an unexpected visitor arrives, requesting a favor that will have profound consequences—testing a loving father’s patience, humor, and resolve and forcing husband and wife to come to terms with what “family” truly means. 



Yannick Murphy has a very unique way of telling the story.    The entire book is set up in a sort of "memo" or log style.  It is a way of setting u7the stage for the events that take place that I found very interesting.  I have never read anything quite like it.   It always starts with "The Call" (the main character is a vet) and then things like "Action", "Result" and "What "so and so" said or did".  When I first started I thought it might be tough to read in this set up but it was not at all.  Now for the story...this one will stay with you.  Murphy has a gift for bringing a family to life...I feel like I KNOW the Appletons.  She also managed to depict the small town and its' residence to perfection.  I fell in love with the characters and could not have put this down last night no matter how late it got!  This is a book that will stay with you and will be one you want to share with friends so you can talk about it.  Two thumbs up for this read!  Pick it up today on Amazon...



Great news, readers! Harper Collins is giving one lucky RBM reader a copy of The Call: A Novel by Yannick Murphy! Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter...