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Pastor Sam Gardner, the fourth pastor of the Harmony Friends Meeting, finds himself caught in the crosshairs of the Church's heresy hunters during his year-long tenure as the town's minister. Amid the bustling rhythm of his small Indiana town, he navigates the complexities of being a clergy member in a small community where the church is under scrutiny. The novel is rich with the town's quintessential charm and quirky characters, including a group of eccentric farmers and a pair of quirky neighbors. The small-town atmosphere is seamlessly blended with the spiritual elements of faith and community spirit, making it a perfect blend of contemporary and religious fiction.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Philip Gulley
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