Afloat

by Erin Healy Narrated by Nan Gurley

Overview

Dark waters are rising. Who will stay afloat?

Architect Vance Nolan has crafted a marvel-shining apartments floating in the peaceful cove of a winding river. The project is partially occupied and about to make investors rich when a sinkhole gives way.

Torrential rains quickly flood the cove, leaving a handful of builders, investors, and residents cut off from the rest of the world.

The motley group is bitterly divided over how to survive.

Vance insists they wait for rescue. Developer Tony Dean wants to strike out into the darkness. And single-mom Danielle Clement, obligated to each man and desperate to protect her young son, Simeon, isn't sure which one is wiser.

Power failure, an unnatural daytime darkness, explosions, and a murder expose hidden intentions and dark histories. Then Simeon spots something strange underwater-beautiful, shifting lights in the dark depths.

In this watery world, everyone's secrets will eventually come to light. And deliverance may mean more than just getting out alive.

Another stunning exploration of the human spirit and supernatural possibilities from best-selling author Erin Healy.

“Heart-pounding suspense and unrelenting hope that will steal your breath.” -Ted Dekker, New York Times best-selling author (for Never Let You Go)

“[Afloat] is full of danger, intrigue, and compelling characters. Readers will enjoy the way she intersperses supernatural elements into this action-packed novel.” -CBA Retailers and Resources

“[Afloat] is original and engrossing, with a unique plot and relatable characters.” -Romantic Times

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

Known for her ensemble casts and supernatural undercurrents, Healy (Never Let You Go) launches her newest using a bizarre premise about an unlikely and disparate band of characters who find themselves on a floating house in the middle of a natural (or is it supernatural?) event that strands them all. A greedy politician and the woman he’s wrapped around his finger, her perceptive son, the troubled architect with a sad past: all have their own version of what it means to be saved from their predicament. Two deaths bring them all to their knees and wit’s end. There’s reference to, but not description of, sex in this Christian novel, along with deep faith insights and supernatural armor around some characters. The writing is vivid and smart: “Vance felt like a tarnished penny tucked into a tall stack of crisp new Benjamins.” Agent: Meredith Smith and Dan Raines, Creative Trust. (May)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171220105
Publisher:	Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date:	05/06/2013
Edition description:	Unabridged

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