Heaven's Road

by Judith Pella

Book Overview

A Riveting Tale Where Revenge Meets Redemption Courageous and reckless, Micah Sinclair escaped the domineering, heavy hand of his father as a boy to join the cause of his beloved Texas. Driven by revenge, Micah sets out to destroy the Mexicans--first as a soldier, then as a third-rate outlaw. But time behind bars leads Micah to join the ranks of the renowned Texas Rangers. Lucie Maccullum had long felt caught between two worlds, and the Mexican war...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764222791
• ISBN13: 9780764222795
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Great Sequel

This was A wonderful sequel to Texas Road.Micha Sinclair played a man still furious at his father for Killing his mother.But he found a way to love again.There were many times I grew so angry at him.I mean he almost through the best thing in his life away because she was mexican. Silly boy. But all in all it was a great book.I think I liked Texas Angel better. I also beleive that Texas angel and Heavens Road should be made into a movie.But no adding or removing from the book. And no specifics on Elise Job in Texas Angel. Thanks!

Top-Ten Novel

This book is awesome! I beleive that Texas Angel is better butThis book is to great to put down.I love the fact that Judith Pella didn't end the Fued between Micha and his father.Even though we feel sorry for Micha.We also hate his stubborness at times.Especially when almost throws away the best thing in his life because she's mexican but we still love the story. I personally believe that Texas Angel+ Heavens road should be made into a movie. But no adding or removing from the book.And no Unnessary scenes about Elise being a slave Prostuite.Thanks for a great books Judith Pella!

Hoping for a trilogy!

Again and again, Pella shows her talent for creating flawed characters that have to learn the hard way. Micah is a perfect example of this, as he struggles with hate and anger and must learn both how to accept love and how to return it. Though I was expecting Book Two to be a continuation of Elise's story, I'm now glad that this one focuses instead on Micah, who has matured from a bitter and confused fourteen-year-old (see "Texas Angel") to an angry twenty-two-year-old with an agenda for revenge. Though this novel can be read alone, the depth of Micah's feelings cannot fully be appreciated unless one has read the prequel. I must again salute Ms. Pella's skill as she creates people that "just happen" to meet and are changed forever in 300 pages. As always, secondary characters do not disappoint, and the main plot sweeps us off our feet and carries us to 1830's Texas for an unforgettable tale of hate and love, sorrow and joy, tragic darkness and sweet light.

Pella deserves 10 stars for suspense and quality!!!

Taking up a few years after "Texas Angel" ended, "Heaven's Road" features preacher Benjamin Sinclair's oldest son Micah, who is still a teenager and estranged from the father he hates. Micah has fought a war and desperados and has seen death too many times. He now finds himself in less than desirable company.Alone except for his outlaw friends, he is sentenced to be executed, but his life takes a surprising direction, due to the fact he is so young and the intervention of a dear, old friend. Micah is forced to choose between hanging and serving as a Texas ranger, on the other side of the law.There are several things which Micah hates violently, most notably his father, religion, and Mexicans for their part in the slaughter of his beloved Uncle Haden. It is his hate which seems to drive him and keep him alive. All that changes when he meets young, beautiful Lucie Maccullum, whom he is determined he will NOT love, will never be beholden to, and will never, never allow to change him or tame him.Micah's loyalties are torn forever at the discovery of who Lucie really is, who it is that leads the notorious, dangerous Mexican fighting men, and who and what his father has become in his absence.Truly a cliff hanger, as well as a tender, religious fiction love story, and one which covers politics, history, and family relationships.I sincerely hope and trust that Judith Pella is planning book #3 and soon! This book really deserves more stars than the 5 allowed on this site!

"A Riveting Tale Where Revenge Meets Redemption"

The phase on the front of the book which says, "A Riveting Tale Where Revenge Meets Redemption" says so much. This sequel to "Texas Angel" stands on its own, but to truely grasp the entire story, read "Texas Angel" first. It is the story of a deeply spiritual quest which is obviously the result of years of prayers by others when Micah, the main character, gives up on himself. It is violent, but the violence shows the depth of despair some must reach to find God. It also shows the contrast of God's love... a love that cannot be accepted by Micah, the main character. Good love story too.