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Like Sheep Gone Astray
Anthony Murdock has a lot on his mind. He is a minister in training at Second Baptist Church of Shepherd Hills and a rising account executive at Shaw Enterprises. As a Christian man, Anthony finds himself caught up in deceit when he makes a decision - despite the gnawing feeling inside that warns him against it - to compromise his morals for a lot of fast cash. His wife, Terri, a snotty successful interior designer, is becoming increasingly nervous that she might one day have to live the life of a cash strapped preacher's wife. Regretful of his get rich quick scheme and on the verge of being exposed, Anthony decides to make things right only to find himself compromising again.
Disgusted with himself, he knows he must do more than confess his sin of greed; he must conquer it. Anthony, like Samson in the Bible, risks going down with his enemies to do the right thing, preserve his marriage and regain his reputation.
Disgusted with himself, he knows he must do more than confess his sin of greed; he must conquer it. Anthony, like Samson in the Bible, risks going down with his enemies to do the right thing, preserve his marriage and regain his reputation.
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First published January 1, 2006
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Leslie J. Sherrod
9 books45 followersLeslie J. Sherrod is the author of eight faith-based novels speaking to the hopes and dreams of diverse women. She is also a contributor to multiple other publications, including inspirational devotionals and a short story anthology. A writer and a social worker, Leslie draws on raw emotions to bring messages of hope and healing through page-turning, satisfying suspense and heartwarming humor. Her books have been welcomed at literary events around the country and featured in various outlets, including Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library Writers LIVE! Series. Learn more about her work and writing at www.LeslieJSherrod.com.
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October 18, 2007
Rev. Anthony Murdock’s story can be compared to Job, except in Anthony’s case, his sins have definitely come back to haunt him and he knows it. Driven by greed and ambition, Anthony accepted some unscrupulous offers all for the mighty dollar. Now that Anthony has turned his life around, working as an associate minister at a local country church, his conscience is driving him to redeem his past transgressions. With a wife determined to live the good life, Anthony’s decision to come clean could pose a problem. Not just for his marriage, but for several individuals.
Anthony’s wife, Terri is not pleased with her husband’s seemingly step down from the successes offered in the business world. She smiles and plays the part, but absolutely detests the church life. What she desires most is a life of luxury. When Anthony’s behavior becomes increasingly bizarre, Terri makes some self-centered decisions that not only place her marriage in jeopardy, but her life in danger.
Determined to redeem himself, Anthony sets off to find the one responsible for pushing his life out of control. His search will lead him to an unlikely area in his own past, a past filled with greed and deception prior to his birth.
If a reader tends to not to like keeping up with a lot of characters, just be prepared. There are quite a few characters in this novel and the author does a great job developing each character to stand on their own. With so many characters it would have been really easy to get folks mixed up, but most of them have pretty unique personalities. A few of the woman, in particular Terri, her best friend, Cherise and another woman named Nikki, really grated my nerves. I really, really wanted to see these women grow past their shallowness which came off painful at times to read.
Another painful area was Anthony and Terri’s marriage. Leslie absolutely nailed what happens when communication breaks down in a marriage. As a reader, I was wanted to throttle both of them at times for simply not talking to each other. I’m pointing out some of these storytelling aspects because they were authentic and kept me glued to the book. This is definitely a character driven book.
I must say another debut novelist from Walk Worthy Press has gained a fan. Leslie Sherrod has written a suspenseful novel with enough twists and turns to make a “sista” scream - in a good way though. Leslie will leave her readers scratching their head or biting their nails, wondering who is Anthony’s real enemy. By the end of this novel, I guarantee you will be surprised how well Leslie developed this “villain” right under the reader’s nose.
Anthony’s wife, Terri is not pleased with her husband’s seemingly step down from the successes offered in the business world. She smiles and plays the part, but absolutely detests the church life. What she desires most is a life of luxury. When Anthony’s behavior becomes increasingly bizarre, Terri makes some self-centered decisions that not only place her marriage in jeopardy, but her life in danger.
Determined to redeem himself, Anthony sets off to find the one responsible for pushing his life out of control. His search will lead him to an unlikely area in his own past, a past filled with greed and deception prior to his birth.
If a reader tends to not to like keeping up with a lot of characters, just be prepared. There are quite a few characters in this novel and the author does a great job developing each character to stand on their own. With so many characters it would have been really easy to get folks mixed up, but most of them have pretty unique personalities. A few of the woman, in particular Terri, her best friend, Cherise and another woman named Nikki, really grated my nerves. I really, really wanted to see these women grow past their shallowness which came off painful at times to read.
Another painful area was Anthony and Terri’s marriage. Leslie absolutely nailed what happens when communication breaks down in a marriage. As a reader, I was wanted to throttle both of them at times for simply not talking to each other. I’m pointing out some of these storytelling aspects because they were authentic and kept me glued to the book. This is definitely a character driven book.
I must say another debut novelist from Walk Worthy Press has gained a fan. Leslie Sherrod has written a suspenseful novel with enough twists and turns to make a “sista” scream - in a good way though. Leslie will leave her readers scratching their head or biting their nails, wondering who is Anthony’s real enemy. By the end of this novel, I guarantee you will be surprised how well Leslie developed this “villain” right under the reader’s nose.
January 3, 2009
Astray,
Anthony Murdock has it all - a wonderful job, beautiful wife, he is a youth and young adult leader at his church where he preaches every fourth Sunday. Clearly he has it all, or does he?
Because of a choice he made, he now has a change of heart. This change of heart causes much concern for him because it will effect other people, mainly his wife and their lifestyle. Despite change, he's doing what his heavenly father has asked him to do. He has so many obstacles in his way it's hard for him to travel in the path that the lord wants him to go.
Anthony finds out that everything may not be what it seems. LIKE SHEEP GONE ASTRAY have a lot of twists and surprises. LIKE SHEEP GONE ASTRAY was so very lengthy that I felt the story could have been told with a shorter time span.
Reviewed by: Carmen
Anthony Murdock has it all - a wonderful job, beautiful wife, he is a youth and young adult leader at his church where he preaches every fourth Sunday. Clearly he has it all, or does he?
Because of a choice he made, he now has a change of heart. This change of heart causes much concern for him because it will effect other people, mainly his wife and their lifestyle. Despite change, he's doing what his heavenly father has asked him to do. He has so many obstacles in his way it's hard for him to travel in the path that the lord wants him to go.
Anthony finds out that everything may not be what it seems. LIKE SHEEP GONE ASTRAY have a lot of twists and surprises. LIKE SHEEP GONE ASTRAY was so very lengthy that I felt the story could have been told with a shorter time span.
Reviewed by: Carmen
September 4, 2007
Assistant Pastor Anthony Murdock of 2nd Baptist church loves being a pastor. But he has a burning secret that he feels will force him to resign. No, it's not that he is having an affair, though that is the conclusion that his wife rapidly jumps too. Not that she is sorry to see him leave the church--she never understood why he left his lucrative business job in the first place. No, Anthony's problems stem back to his misplaced love of money and the actions it lead him too--actions that are now unfolding into a chain of events that may land him in jail for a crime he didn't commit.[return]This was a fun read, but nothing too memorable or mind stretching.
February 25, 2008
Very slow start, but if you stick with it you'll enjoy it about half way through. The ending took a somewhat suprising turn as well.
Overall, it's a good Christian fiction book. The struggles of Anthony Murdock make you take a look at some of your own circumstances and question how did you get there. And not just one potential bad decision, but asking God to reveal to you generational issues that you could be dealing with and have no clue.
Overall, it's a good Christian fiction book. The struggles of Anthony Murdock make you take a look at some of your own circumstances and question how did you get there. And not just one potential bad decision, but asking God to reveal to you generational issues that you could be dealing with and have no clue.
October 10, 2007
so far, i am really enjoying this book, i will look for more titles from this author.
September 25, 2009
Brain candy.
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September 26, 2012Interesting read.
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