Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercy’s Rain | 2015 | Cindy K. Sproles | Buy |
| 2 | Liar’s Winter | 2017 | Cindy K. Sproles | Buy |
| 3 | Coal Black Lies | 2024 | Cindy K. Sproles | Buy |
The Appalachian series by Cindy K. Sproles is set in the mountains of the American South, where life is harsh and faith is tested. Mercy’s Rain (2015) follows a young woman grappling with an abusive past and the question of whether God’s mercy extends to someone like her. Liar’s Winter (2017) tells the story of a disfigured man navigating a community quick to judge.
Coal Black Lies (2024) is the most recent entry, continuing the series’ tradition of placing characters in difficult circumstances where honesty, courage, and belief are matters of survival. Each book stands on its own while sharing the same Appalachian setting and spiritual themes.