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Writing in the spirit of adventure and happy endings, Cindy Hiday has won numerous honors, including first place in the Kay Snow Awards for Fiction from Willamette Writers. Her latest release, Father Son & Grace, is a five star Readers' Favorite and a local book club choice. Cindy draws inspiration from the beautiful state of Oregon, where she lives with her husband and four-legged friends.
When she isn't hard at work on her next novel, or mentoring the latest group of writing talent as a part-time instructor for Mt. Hood Community College, Cindy enjoys hiking, gardening, and traveling.
Reviewed by Patricia Day for Readers' Favorite
Father, Son & Grace by Cindy Hiday is the delightful, yet exciting story of Ray, Benny and Grace. Ray is grieving the loss of his wife. Benny has Downs Syndrome plus another very special quality. He sometimes reads minds. Grace, the wife of a pastor, needs to see a particular casino in Vegas one last time. It is scheduled for demolition, but has particular memories for her. When Ray takes Benny on a trip, he is not expecting events to turn out quite the way they do. Grace has to trust people she does not know, otherwise her dream of reaching Vegas will not materialize. Together they have an adventure they could all do without, yet it helps them in unexpected ways. When Johnny - a two-bit gangster, or so they think - comes into the picture, everything turns from chaotic to dangerous.
The story is unusual. The characters are colorful and mostly lovable. Benny won my heart early in the story. He is a delightful young man with a knack of winning, despite the odds. As the story unfolds, you’ll be taken on the trip of a lifetime, with unexpected, often hilarious results. Their relationship becomes close, and they learn more than they lose along the way. To say more would ruin the book for you, so I’ll stop here. Ray, Benny and Grace could be people you know, they are so credible. A good book with characters the reader can actually enjoy. I found myself surprised and smiling, often. This is a good story and fun to boot. Recommended.
