Mercy is a fantastic little novella that is perfect for a rainy night in bed. While it seems to be a simply ghost story at first, things take a deadly twist when Julia is possessed by a very unhappy spirit. There is a lot more to the spirit than first meets the eyes though. Garrett, Julia's boyfriend uncovers some of the unhappy story while doing research on a haunting that he believes to be real, but the real key to the story is Amy, Julia's daughter. But Amy hasn't spoken a word in years, and she may not have the courage to speak up now.

A very quick read that was a perfect start to October and the Halloween season. Just scary enough to get the pulse going a little, but not enough that I couldn't get to sleep. Garret and Julia are very lovable characters, and the way they treat Amy is so touching. You can see how much the family loves each other, which makes the ending even better.
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