Wonders Never Cease

I have no idea why I chose to review this book for Thomas Nelson, but I was pleasantly surprised. Wonders Never Cease by Tim Downs is the story of a self-centered medical-school-drop-out-turned-nurse and his plan to "get what he deserves". When world-famous actress Liv Hayden is in a serious auto accident and is put into a medically induced coma to prevent swelling of the brain, Kemp McAvoy concocts a plan with a struggling publisher and Hayden's long-time agent to make them all rich.

Since Hayden is Kemp's only patient on his night shift, he adjusts her medication to bring her to semi-conscious state, and then lets the fireworks fly. Kemp explains he is a heavenly visitor- an angel- with a message for all humankind. Once Hayden is brought out of her coma by her doctors, she thinks the entire experience was real- that an angel presented her with a message to share with the world. Conveniently, her agent suggests writing a book- one that will be a best-seller and bring in millions not only for Hayden, but for the individuals involved in the scheme. Things get complicated quickly, and no one knows how everything will turn out in the end.

Sounds like a crazy plot- and it is- but it was actually a really enjoyable read. There are other supporting roles and sub-plots which help to define the main characters in the novel, and Downs does a good job laying out the story and then filling in the crevices with great details. It's not a 'deep thinking' book by any means, but if you're in the mood for a relaxing read, this would be a good option.

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