Mercury: A Novel By Amy Jo Burns

Amy Jo Burns' "Mercy House" unfolds in the river valley town of Mercury, Pennsylvania, circa 1990. Seventeen-year-old Marley West, a perpetual loner, seeks connection and family. The Joseph brothers, standing on a rooftop, become her world. Marley becomes a wife to one, The One Who Got Away to another, and an adopted mother to all.

As the family roofing business crumbles under their father's ego, Marley steps in to guide the unruly men. When a startling discovery in the church attic resurfaces old wounds, the family's survival hangs in the balance. Marley, a beacon of light, aids the brothers as they grapple with saving the familiar or constructing something stronger.

The narrative masterfully explores love, loyalty, and resilience against the backdrop of a town with a long-hidden secret. With atmospheric prose, Burns crafts a story that delves into the complexities of family dynamics, portraying how the Joseph brothers navigate their entangled lives with Marley as a guiding force.

"Mercy House" is a poignant examination of the impact of revelations on the bonds that define us. 📚❤️