A good beginning to a new series. I don't think Mr. Mefford could write a bad book if he tried!! This one starts slow as opposed to his earlier Redemption series but I'm sure it will build up as the series progresses. Good characters, good action, good story. Can't wait for the next one.
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After being hooked on Mefford's Redemption series, I was looking forward to this fresh start. Mercy is quite different from the previous series but still has that distinctive Mefford twist. The first chapter starts the book off with a bang, but after that things seem to slow down a little as we get to know Willow and Cooper. The pace of the book is a little uneven, but overall a very enjoyable thriller. A great read overall. ( )

I hated to see the Redemption series end as I had grown so close to all the characters. Now, this new Ball and Chain series will have to be amazing to satisfy me. I didn’t know what to expect from these new characters. In fact, I wasn’t too thrilled with them. The story was slow paced as expected, getting to know the plot and the motivation of the characters. It wasn’t long though, that Willow Ball and Cooper Chain had me hooked. Even eighteen years after their split, the pull was still there for both of them. I loved their camaraderie. This is going to be another great series from the mind of John Mefford. I’m looking forward to seeing what he has in store for this community of goofballs. ( )

I was unsure about this book at first since it started out slow for me but as I read further it start getting good. This looks to be another great series by John W. Mefford who has become one of my favorite authors. This book Mercy, the first in the Ball & Chain series, is about two people who are very different and have a lot of baggage. They were sweethearts in high school, went their own way and met in a bridal shop 18 years later. They find themselves trying to figure out is murdering friends. The book has a lot of mystery, thrills and suspense. Great start in a new series and can’t wait to read more. ( )