Sins of the Father - by Angela Benson (Paperback)

About the Book

The nationally bestselling author of The Amen Sisters "and Up Pops the Devil, "Angela Benson is one of the most exciting voices in contemporary African-American fiction. Her blistering family saga, Sins of the Father, "is another glorious demonstration of her superior storytelling prowess. The tale of a wealthy black entrepreneur with two families and the catastrophic consequences when they both collide, Sins of the Father "blends romance, drama, inspiration, and intrigue in an unforgettable tale of redemption and, ultimately, of love.

Book Synopsis

The nationally bestselling author of The Amen Sisters and Up Pops the Devil, Angela Benson is one of the most exciting voices in contemporary African-American fiction. Her blistering family saga, Sins of the Father, is another glorious demonstration of her superior storytelling prowess. The tale of a wealthy black entrepreneur with two families and the catastrophic consequences when they both collide, Sins of the Father blends romance, drama, inspiration, and intrigue in an unforgettable tale of redemption and, ultimately, of love.

From the Back Cover

God asked the biblical Abraham to sacrifice his son. But Abraham Martin's only god is money.

Successful media mogul Abraham Martin has great wealth, an elegant wife, Saralyn, and a rebellious son, Isaac. He also has a secret: a second family that no one knows about. Now, after thirty years--driven by the urging of his long dormant conscience--Abraham is determined to do the right thing by finally bringing his illegitimate children into the light...and into the family fold.

But beautiful, manipulative Saralyn will never accept the proof of her husband's indiscretions. Isaac, the heir, shaken by his father's revelations, will fight mercilessly when his world is threatened, and may lose everything that matters as a result. And while Abraham's forgotten daughter, Deborah, is open to the undreamed-of possibilities suddenly awaiting her, his son, Michael, cannot forgive the man who cruelly abandoned them to near poverty. And he's driven by only one desire: revenge!

Angela Benson's Sins of the Father is a powerful story of a house bitterly divided--a rich, multilayered family saga of betrayal and redemption, rage and compassion, faith, forgiveness, and ultimately, of love.

Review Quotes

"Angela Benson is a good storyteller. . . . She has not created plaster saints but real men and women who grapple with real-life issues." - TheRomanceReader.com (generic quote)
"A talented author." - Library Journal (generic quote)
"A story that touches all the hidden corners of the heart." - Romantic Times BOOKclub on Bands of Gold
"A brilliant debut. . . . An endearing, entertaining tale." - Affaire de Coeur on A Family Wedding
"With characters you can't help rooting for, Up Pops the Devil is a wonderful story about hope, faith, and redemption--the kind of story we can all learn valuable lessons from." - Kimberla Lawson Roby, New York Times bestselling author of Sin No More
"[Benson's] themes will resound with many readers and her portrayal of a newly reformed, albeit occasionally backsliding, sinner is masterful." - Booklist
"A wonderful twist on a story that's as old as the ages--conflict and competition between siblings--with scandal and suspense added to the mix. An entertaining, enjoyable novel that deserves to be on every bestseller's list." - Victoria Christopher Murray, bestselling author of Too Little, Too Late