Mercy Among The Children

Contemporary

Author: David Adams Richards

The novel tells the story of Sydney Henderson and his son, Lyle. As a young man, Sydney, believing he has accidentally killed a friend, makes a pact with God, promising never to harm another if the boy’s life is spared. In the years that follow the almost pathologically gentle Sydney tries to hold true to his promise – at terrible cost to himself and his family…..Read More

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