Come Back to Me by Jody Hedlund (Series: Waters of Time Bk. 1)

 This new series from Jody Hedlund, Waters of Time, is quite the tale. Mystical water, realistic visions, dangerous men and the reality of possible death await you in Jody's exciting, first book, Come Back to Me.

From the Back Cover:

The ultimate cure that could heal any disease? Crazy.

That’s exactly what research scientist Marian Creighton has always believed about her father’s obsession, even if it does come from a desire to save her sister Ellen from the genetic disease that stole their mother from them. But when her father falls into a coma after drinking a vial of holy water believed to contain traces of residue from the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden, all of Marian’s assumptions must be questioned. He’s left behind tantalizing clues that suggest he’s crossed back in time. Insane. Until Marian tests his theories herself and experiences strange visions of medieval times.

With the help of one of her father’s colleagues, Marian discovers that she is not the only one interested in his research. Stalking, break-ins, and a kidnapping convince her that she must take the plunge and follow her father back to the 1380s or risk losing him—and her sister—forever.

My Thoughts:

This book was unlike most I have read. The thought that mystical water could somehow transport the mind back centuries to see visions of the past is a unique story line.  I thought it was well written and took readers in a direction they definitely wouldn't expect. The characters are interesting as you learn more and more about each one of them as the story unfolds. The mystery of who is trying to sabotage Marian's father's work definitely increases the intensity of the story, and the author does a good job at keeping you guessing as to who is the real threat. It'll be interesting to see where this story goes in the following book. 

Here's a fun book trailer that Revell published for Jody's book.

 

Rating: ★★★★

 

About the Author:

Jody Hedlund is the author of over thirty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award.

Jody lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. Although Jody prefers to experience daring and dangerous adventures through her characters rather than in real life, she’s learned that a calm existence is simply not meant to be (at least in this phase of her life!).

When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.

You can find Jody's website by clicking here!

 

 

***I received a complimentary copy of the book from Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.