The Prodigal

By: Michael Hurley

Narrated by: Elaine Dillon

Pride, betrayal, forgiveness... and the eternal sea. The Prodigal tells the mystical tale of four people on Ocracoke Island whose destiny is tied to an abandoned schooner, thought to have been lost at sea more than a century ago, that one day drifts ashore. Marcus O'Reilly, a renegade Catholic priest, must confront his inner demons. Ibrahim Joseph, a Bahamian fugitive, must face his past. Aidan Sharpe, a fallen lawyer, struggles with self-doubt and his growing affection for Molly McGregor, a fearless towboat captain who cannot find the courage to love. They will all be drawn into a 2,000-year-old mystery that unfolds with the reappearance of the ship.

©2013 Michael Hurley (P)2015 Michael Hurley

Engaging story with interesting journeys between ancient and modern day.

I enjoyed the mystic lore of ancient stories brought into the present with this literary journey.

While the narrator was inexperienced, with poor inflection and inappropriate pronunciation for the setting, her voice is crips and clear.

I highly recommend. The author’s obvious knowledge of venues from courtrooms to the sailing world are obvious and engaging.