Dry Dock of a Thousand Wrecks is a poignant and gripping novel that explores the complexities of human nature and the enduring power of love. The story is set against the backdrop of a small seaside town in England, where the protagonist, Alice, grapples with the devastating loss of her husband in a tragic boating accident.

Roberts masterfully weaves together themes of grief, redemption, and resilience as Alice navigates the wreckage of her past and finds solace in the unlikely companionship of a group of misfits at the local shipyard. The characters are richly drawn and relatable, each struggling with their own demons and searching for a sense of purpose and belonging.

The author's prose is evocative and lyrical, painting a vivid portrait of the seaside town and its inhabitants. The pacing is steady and the narrative unfolds with a sense of suspense, keeping the reader engaged until the very end.

Overall, Dry Dock of a Thousand Wrecks is a moving and thought-provoking novel that will linger in your mind long after you've turned the last page. Roberts has crafted a story that is both heartbreaking and hopeful, a testament to the enduring power of human connection and the resilience of the human spirit.

Book Description:
After an introduction to the Ole Jerry McAuley Mission in the year 1912, many wonderful stories of destitute alcoholics and addicts making a quick recovery through a surrender to Christ Jesus. The book gives glimpses that the years of the highly esteemed Samuel H. Hadley have allowed for the “Evangelical Podium” to firmly take root in the Mission and is corroding the original purpose . The book tells of the on-goings in the new Ole Jerry McAuley Mission at 316 Water Street, NYC, during the early 1900's. Many things seem to have changed since the 1870's when Jerry McAuley ran the mission. First, anyone was welcome. Second, the years of sobriety touted in this book were two to five, as opposed to the decades and quarter centuries in its earlier times. Thirdly, advertising their mission, or testifying for the mission was the goal as opposed to living a spiritually guided life. This book tells of many great successes but it wasn't achieving the same high success rate.