Set in a medium-security penitentiary in the mid-1990s, The Ledger is a faith-based story that pulls back the curtain on prison life, allowing the reader a safe peek behind the wall.
Although told from three alternating perspectives—officer, inmate, and sergeant—many of the same questions are asked: Can light be found in the deepest darkness? What about forgiveness, redemption, and grace? And if the code is clear, ‘loyalty above all things except honor,’ when should an officer cross the blue line to police one of his own?
The Ledger is the long-awaited companion novel to The Menu.
Early Praise...
‘The Ledger illuminates the dark world of Corrections, making it safe for all of us to steal a peek.''' – Barry McKee, Professor Emeritus, Criminal Justice
‘I found myself holding my breath. It felt like I was right back inside the wall.’
– Nelson Julius, Deputy Superintendent, DOC (ret.)
‘Intensely powerful and deeply moving, pick up a copy to balance your own ledger.’
– Debby Guyette, Book Blogger, Single Titles
‘The Ledger is a spiritual read, drawing the reader inward.’
– Reverend Andy Stinson, First Congregational Church of Fall River
Genre: Inspirational
Although told from three alternating perspectives—officer, inmate, and sergeant—many of the same questions are asked: Can light be found in the deepest darkness? What about forgiveness, redemption, and grace? And if the code is clear, ‘loyalty above all things except honor,’ when should an officer cross the blue line to police one of his own?
The Ledger is the long-awaited companion novel to The Menu.
Early Praise...
‘The Ledger illuminates the dark world of Corrections, making it safe for all of us to steal a peek.''' – Barry McKee, Professor Emeritus, Criminal Justice
‘I found myself holding my breath. It felt like I was right back inside the wall.’
– Nelson Julius, Deputy Superintendent, DOC (ret.)
‘Intensely powerful and deeply moving, pick up a copy to balance your own ledger.’
– Debby Guyette, Book Blogger, Single Titles
‘The Ledger is a spiritual read, drawing the reader inward.’
– Reverend Andy Stinson, First Congregational Church of Fall River
Genre: Inspirational
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