A Shot at Mercy

I am a big fan of Baldwin’s young adult novels so I was excited about a new read from him. In this novel, A Shot At Mercy, I was surprised that this was not a Young Adult cozy mystery but a gripping story about a father and daughter caught up in the insidious world of addiction. Baldwin has outdone......more

This is a short yet dark and gritty portrayal of an overwhelming subject – addiction. The author shows how addiction can not just affect the addict but also the family and friends around them. At times I wished characters were reacting differently but even if they did, I believe the results would ha......more

I seldom get into the type of stories that Bloodshot is. Life stories are not my primary interest. I can say I traditionally like my protagonists to be fighting zombies and monsters in a hail of gunfire. Let me tell you firsthand; this story is intense. I was concerned, worried, angry, and easily mi......more

Emmitt is a recovering alcoholic. After sustaining an industrial accident, badly injuring his leg, he becomes addicted to opiates. Thanks to family and especially his wife, he is on the road to recovery when she is tragically killed in a road accident. Left alone with his young daughter Lindsay, he......more

Bloodshot is the story of a seemingly average American family coming to terms with the problem of addiction. We see this first when Emmitt struggles with his developing addiction to pain killers following an accident at work. With the help of family and friends, he is able to overcome the problem an......more