
Earlene Fowler
5 SeriesEarlene Fowler is an American novelist known for her Benni Harper mystery series. She won the Agatha Award for Best Novel in 1999 for "Mariner’s Compass," and her novel "The Saddlemaker’s Wife" was nominated for the same award. Fowler began her writing career after taking classes at Orange Coast College in California, leading to her first publishing contract within three weeks of submission.
In "Love Mercy" by Earlene Fowler, widow Love Mercy Johnson struggles to move on from her husband's death with the help of a friend. Her life is further complicated when her estranged teenage granddaughter reappears, forcing them to confront painful memories. As they navigate their strained relationship, a disaster strikes, challenging them to make positive changes in their lives and for those they love.