"The Road to Terminus"

by

Catherine Leggitt

Description 

The paths of three strangers collide on a desperate road trip along Route 66. One is running away, one is racing the clock, and the child who binds them merely hopes to survive.
 

Middle-aged widow Mabel Crowley hasn’t felt needed in years. But when a homeless child named Stryker shows up at church one Sunday, Mabel’s life takes a drastic turn.

George Stanton is not who he seems. Running from the law in his brand new 1955 Lincoln Continental, he’s planning a mad dash to Mexico to leave his past behind. He can’t let an old woman and a sick kid get in his way.

Eleven-year-old Stryker has never eaten with utensils and doesn’t know how to read, but she can identify the make, year, and model of every car on the road. She won’t reveal the identity of her mother or why she’s been told to never let her tattered stuffed monkey out of her sight.

Mabel races against time to save Stryker’s life. George only wants to save his own skin. Soon their destinies become irrevocably entwined, and the road they choose could change their lives forever. 

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Biography

Exploring God's mysteries through fiction. Catherine Leggitt is author of the cozy mystery series, the Christine Sterling Mysteries and the stand alone novel, The Road to Terminus. She is also an inspirational speaker presently residing in northern California.

Catherine offers one free book to a book club that reads one of her novels. She is available for discussion via phone, or in person if the club is based in Northern California. 

Website:  http://www.catherineleggitt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catherine-Leggitt-Author-Inspirational-Speaker-120348341329061/timeline

My Thoughts ~

Three very distinctive individuals traveling entirely different paths, are seeking resolution to their individual predicaments. Three personal stories are woven into an intricate design through the paths these individuals have chosen to travel. These characters are so uniquely different that it seems unlikely they could possibly join together to reach their personal destinies. Ms. Leggitt does a commendable job at creating strong characters whose stories couldn't be more different. You'll recognize these people as you turn the pages, a progressively independent businessman, a middle-aged widow, and a homeless child who'll tug at your heartstrings. What transpires between them is unforeseen.

This is a book that I found very difficult to put down. There is continuous action with circumstances that appear from the least suspected places. Personalities are detailed to the point that I found my emotions reaching all ends of the spectrum. Stryker was quite a "character" in so many ways, so wise for her youth, but still an extremely vulnerable child. I loved her and her mannerisms. 

Personalities rear their ugly heads, but the tapestry that is woven throughout the lives of these three people in dire circumstances can induce anger and disgust, bring you to tears, and warm your heart. I highly recommend The Road to Terminus! It's quite a ride!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. All expressed opinions are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.