“Todd vividly depicts the devastation of the Halifax explosion, while the hunt for Pearline’s brother lends the narrative enough emotional immediacy to keep readers hooked all the way through. The result is an engrossing story of summoning courage and trusting God in the face of adversity.”
—Publishers Weekly

“From the ashes of the most horrific disaster in Canadian history rises an inspiring story of resilience and healing. In The Reluctant Healer of Halifax, author Terrie Todd adeptly captures the terrifying aftermath of the explosion that, in December of 1917, claimed thousands of lives and changed a city forever. Against this backdrop of fear and loss, the courage and compassion of so many offers hope that all those affected—and the young country of Canada itself will emerge stronger than ever. Fans of the World War I stories of Roseanna White and Kate Breslin will love this tale rooted in actual events and anchored in the overcoming love and faith of its ordinary, heroic characters.”
—Sara Davison, Carol Award-winning author of Driven and Lost Down Deep

“This story wrecked me—in the best way. From the opening lines to the final page, Terrie Todd has crafted a powerful story of resilience, compassion, and faith against devastating odds. I would have known little about the history of this horrendous WWI Canadian tragedy, if I had not been entrenched into it along with these characters. Characters who the author writes with such depth that I came to share their hope. The Reluctant Healer of Halifax is truly unputdownable!”
—Naomi Musch, award-winning author of The Girl from Tomorrow’s Town, “The Angel and the Sky Pilot” (Courting the Country Preacher), Season of My Enemy, and other novels.

“When I visited Halifax, Nova Scotia, a main attraction was the final resting place of 150 Titanic victims. The narrative of the 1917 Halifax Explosion was news to many in the tour group. Terrie Todd places readers in the setting, experiencing the horror, pain, and confusion of the surviving townspeople, undergirded with a natural faith element. The Reluctant Healer of Halifax will keep you turning pages until the end.”
—Terri Wangard, author of the Unsung Stories of World War II series