Purgatory - (Shiloh Mystery) by T M Brown (Paperback)

About the Book

An obituary from Mississippi stirs a scandal the town hoped to forget. Theo Phillips soon finds himself caught between family legacies, festival traditions, and outsiders with dangerous intentions.

Book Synopsis

In the heart of the South, even the smallest town can hold the biggest secrets.

When journalist and reluctant sleuth Theo Phillips settled in the charming town of Shiloh, Georgia, he thought he'd found peace among its moss-draped oaks, friendly porches, and tight-knit community. But when an unexpected obituary from Mississippi reopens a decades-old scandal, Theo is pulled into a mystery that threatens the very heart of Shiloh.

As the town readies for the beloved Lightning Bug Festival and the Miss Shiloh pageant, the arrival of an armored limousine and two dangerous strangers stirs unease. Whispers of a founding family's buried secrets, a mayor's political ambitions, and outsiders with hidden motives put everyone on edge.

With his wife Liddy by his side, Theo must navigate small-town gossip, tangled loyalties, and long-buried grudges. As danger creeps closer, the truth could either heal old wounds-or shatter Shiloh forever.

Perfect for fans of Southern fiction, small-town mysteries, and character-driven suspense, Purgatory: A Progeny's Quest blends rich storytelling, heartfelt community bonds, and page-turning intrigue. In Shiloh, where Southern charm meets deadly secrets, nothing stays buried for long.

"Amid the patchwork of furrowed cotton and peanut fields...down home country fun at its finest....But when one of Shiloh's citizens purchases an armored limo with a checkered history at a Sheriff's used-car auction, the town's tranquility is shattered by the accumulation of dead bodies and broken hearts. Here's a story that will keep you reading to the wee hours." -Jedwin Smith, Author of I AM ISRAEL, Our Brother's Keeper, and Fatal Treasure

Review Quotes

T.M. Brown writes with subtlety, compassion, and understanding. His characters are rich, the story is compelling, and the denouement is more than satisfying. The story is funny and sad, the language is clever and poetic, and the book is nothing less than a gem. With skill and finesse, Brown moves the story forward at a measured pace as he introduces believable and sympathetic characters, and each of these brings depth and sometimes gentle humor to this finely crafted story. Purgatory-A Progeny's Quest is a story of growth, and change, and hope, and renewal. It is a story of forgiveness. It is an extraordinary tale written by an exceptional author. I will read this book again. Raymond L. Atkins, author of Set List, Sweetwater Blues, Camp Redemption

In Purgatory - A Progeny's Quest, book three of the Shiloh Mystery Series, T. M. Brown delivers another satisfying read of Southern Fiction with a strong sense of place and memorable characters. Theo and Liddy Phillips right the wrongs of broken lives and hearts with Christian hope. -Johnnie Bernhard, author

The long-awaited finale of the Shiloh Series doesn't disappoint. With barbecue, lightning bugs, and delightful dialogue. T.M. Brown delivers a gem of a southern novel to his faithful followers. Renea Winchester, Outbound Train

TM Brown explores the intricate web of deception and family bonds in his new novel, Purgatory, A Progeny's Quest. Purgatory is the third book in Brown's Shiloh Mystery Series.

Like his previous novels, Sanctuary, A Legacy of Memories and Testament, An Unexpected Return, his newest novel Purgatory, A Progeny's Quest is set in the small town of Shiloh, Georgia. Since moving to Shiloh, Theo and Liddy Phillips have learned this small town has its share of buried secrets and mysteries. When an unexpected visitor with a dark secret shows up on their doorstep asking for help, the two are catapulted into another Shiloh mystery. As Theo begins to unravel the first mystery, a strange turn of events brings danger to their town putting lives in peril.

Purgatory explores forgiveness and the true meaning of family. The heart of this novel is the character development. The author has the ability to make you fall in love with his colorful characters. I found Purgatory both entertaining and refreshing. "A page-turner suitable for all audiences." - Dana Ridenour, award-winning author of Behind The Mask, Beyond The Cabin and Below The Radar.

Mysteries beset the citizenry of a small southern town that exudes "contagious, country-fried wholeness." T. M. Brown peels back the layers of those mysteries like one peels an onion. As you approach the finale, better hold on to your hat! Jameson Gregg, Georgia Author of the Year, author of Luck Be A Chicken, a comic novel

"Purgatory, a Progeny's Quest is the third novel in the excellent Shiloh Mystery Series and I think it is the best one yet. I've enjoyed reading all of T.M. Brown's books, but I think he really knocks it out of the park with Purgatory. It's a stunning blend of mystery, inspiration, and authentic characters and setting. The setting is a southern town named Shiloh (this fictional town is based on Newnan, Georgia) and I thought the author captures a very realistic feel of time and place. I also liked the way the author weaved Christian religious inspiration into the mystery plot of the book. I highly recommend this novel." Lee Gimenez, Award-winning author of 15 books and Finalist for Author Academy Award