Sister Alacrity of Priests Hamlet is forced to flee from her home after it is beset upon by savage raiders from beyond the sea. Now with a holy artefact in tow she finds herself in the company of a crafty merchant and a disgraced killer and forced to rely upon them for her safety. With her pursuers hot on her trail and her new companions pasts catching up to them it's all she can do to keep her head above water and hope to find her way home again. Mayhem and misfortune pave the way for her journey but also a new found bond with her eccentric new family. Using her faith as her guide and her shield she learns that faith can also be used as a weapon of war.

In the intricate tapestry of human connections, love and hate stand as two polarizing forces, shaping the lives of the characters in the novel Ashes and Miracles by Michael Grace. These opposing emotions are explored through the characters' experiences, revealing the profound impact they have on the human psyche. Love, with its transformative power, can elevate individuals to great heights, bringing them joy, fulfillment, and a sense of purpose. On the other hand, hate, a destructive force, can consume individuals, leading them down a path of darkness and despair