His Name is Grace by H.G. Davis

A Christian-themed murder mystery, His Name is Grace by H.G. Davis is an absorbing tale of betrayal, deception, revenge, and redemption.

Still grieving the violent murder of their four-year-old daughter, Allison, seventeen years before, Lorraine and John Steads are now reeling from more unthinkable grief: their son Erik is in jail accused of killing his brother, Mat, while they were on their annual elk hunting trip. Erik swears it was an accident and that he only fired once, but when police find two bullet holes in Mat, his death comes under investigation.

As the search for the truth ensues, additional mysteries pile up: what accounts for John Steads’ inexplicable hatred for his son, Erik? What secrets is John’s brother Ryan, who served ten years in prison for trying to avenge Allison’s death, trying to protect? How are two wealthy, privileged high school best friends involved? And where is the place that Lorraine’s true heart resides? Each question builds on the last, for a multilayered and compelling story that starts off quick and never lets up the momentum.

While the novel works as an engaging and well-constructed mystery, it deserves a thorough proofread to remove the pervasive grammatical errors and abrupt tense shifts, which consistently disrupt the flow of the action. Overall, the novel is a cleverly plotted family drama with unexpected twists, so despite the issues with editing, the story keeps readers intrigued and turning the pages, from the ominous opening to the faith-inspired end.