Love, honor, and courage take center stage in the second book of John Heldt’s American Journey time-travel series as three women from the present become entangled in the past in the tension-filled months leading up to World War II.
Weeks after her husband dies in the middle of an affair, Susan Peterson, 48, seeks solace on a California vacation with her mother Elizabeth and daughter Amanda. The novelist, however, finds more than she bargained for when she meets a professor who possesses the secret of time travel.
Within days, the women travel to 1938 and Princeton, New Jersey. Elizabeth begins a friendship with her refugee parents and infant self, while Susan and Amanda fall for a widowed admiral and a German researcher with troubling ties.
Filled with poignancy, heartbreak, and intrigue, MERCER STREET gives new meaning to sacrifice and commitment as it follows three strong-willed souls on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Review
"Wonderfully capturing the calm before the storm of World War II, Mercer Street is another beautiful novel from author John Heldt, whose remarkable talent allows him to transform time travel from a plot device into the foundation of a substantial and unforgettable story. With terrific pacing and comfortable narratives, Heldt takes his novels outside the bounds of genre fiction and into uncharted territory as he combines romance, suspense, and observations on human nature." -- Literary Inklings
"An incredibly enjoyable read." -- Book Maven
"I have come to expect one heck of a journey when I pick up a John Heldt novel, one that brings time travel, history, shock, love, sniffly 'I just peeled an onion' moments, the need for a box of kleenex, nods of the head, and a deep satisfaction that all is how it should be." -- Reading Cafe
"Highly recommend." -- Musings of a Book Addict
"Beautiful, incredible, loving, and compassionate ... Heldt tells a story in a way that makes you feel as if he's talking only to you. You can easily lose yourself in his work." -- Have You Read My Book Review
"John Heldt is definitely a master of his craft." -- Music, Books, and Tea
"Filled with rich history and a couple of love stories, Mercer Street is a wonderful read." -- Coffee Pot Review
"I always find Mr. Heldt's novels very meticulous, gripping and heart-warming. There's a unique quality about his writing that makes you feel eerily happy and content while reading his books that you simply can't put them down. His story-telling is so beautiful that his writing puts tons of 'big-time' authors to shame in comparison." -- Reading Bud
"Heldt has a gift for making the reader feel present in whatever era his characters end up in." -- Newbery and Beyond
"Captivating." -- Highway-Y.A.
"Heldt's dialog and relationship dynamics capture the reader, making one engage like a fly on the wall, often compelling said reader to cheer for the course of events unfolding." -- M.J. Joachim's Writing Tips
"If you like history and especially the pre-WWII era, you'll love this trip back in time." -- Author Angela Shori
"I was immersed in the story from the first page. The realistic and relatable characters and the late 1930s setting had me hooked immediately." -- On My Kindle
"The ring scene moved me to tears." -- Turn the Page
"Emotionally fulfilling." -- Blogger Jackie Burris
"[Heldt] has a way of writing characters so that you become so immersed in their story that you don't even realize you've begun reading a book. He just writes them that well." -- NC Reader Girl
"Mercer Street was fantastic ... The attention to detail had me feeling as if I were there." -- Sheri's Reviews
"Awesome read." -- Penny for My Thoughts