Reaching Rose

Biology professor Nicole Louis has faith only in the randomness of nature. As such, she is banned from seven-year-old Rose Wilson. After Rose witnesses a savage act of violence against her mother, the once energetic girl is left shattered and empty. While her father waits for the hand of God to heal Rose he keeps her isolated in a walled-garden of Christian righteousness. When silver-haired Muirin moves to the block, Nicole initially writes her off as one of the masses under the opiate of religion, but Muirin seems to know secrets of nature that the biologist can't explain. She soon comes to understand, if anyone can lift Rose from her misery, it is Muirin. And what Muirin reveals to Nicole will change the very meaning of "nature" for her, forever.Muirin has simple messages: If you're dedicated to God be dedicated to man. If not, be dedicated to man anyhow. A life of selflessness and compassion is never wasted. Forgiveness is a bulwark against evil entering your heart. Rich and lively. Chilling at times. Vivid throughout. A fully imagined story of authentic people finding their way in a spiritual wilderness. Jarring plot twists supported by meticulous scientific and historical research.