Sanctified Blues: A Novel

Mable John,David Ritz

Sanctified Blues: A Novel
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Country
Published
13 June 2006
Pages
304
ISBN
9780767921657

Sanctified Blues: A Novel

Mable John,David Ritz

Albertina Merci, a talented R&B singer, toured with Ray Charles, James Brown, and Wilson Pickett-until the fateful night her voice gave out in front of a sold-out crowd. Encouraged by her fans, she offered a little speech in praise of Jesus instead of a song. Her spontaneous words became the seed of Sanctified Blues, a song that soon captured the hearts of millions and gave Albertina the financial security to follow her true calling as an evangelist-sharing the Gospel with those in need of spiritual comfort.

Sanctified Blues is the story of Albertina’s encounter with Maggie Clay, the biracial beauty who is TV’s reigning diva. A sudden mystery surrounding Maggie has the entire country wondering: Is Maggie having a nervous breakdown, and if so, why? What caused it? And who can save the star from self-destruction?

Sanctified Blues kicks off a series about a former R&B singer turned full-time minister who’s full of spice and advice. When the Lord works in mysterious ways, it’s up to Pastor Albertina Merci to find out why…

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