Academy Award-winning filmmaker and author Kieth Merrill presents a thought-provoking literary work in The Color of Miracles. This novel explores the tension between skepticism and faith through the life of an artist searching for meaning beyond reason.
The story follows Thomas Hall, a gifted but self-absorbed painter known for his mastery of fantasy art. When commissioned to create a mural on evolution for the Pacific Science Museum, Hall’s artistic freedom clashes with scientific rigidity and institutional control. His struggle deepens when a miraculous event disrupts his rational worldview — a young girl named Christina, rescued from a devastating accident, survives against all odds.
As Thomas becomes involved with The Healing Place, a hospital dedicated to children’s recovery, his world begins to shift. The mural he is asked to paint there becomes more than an artistic project — it becomes a spiritual reckoning. Through Christina’s recovery and the quiet strength of those around her, Hall begins to confront questions he has long avoided: Can faith coexist with reason? Can beauty emerge from pain?
Merrill’s The Color of Miracles is not a simple story of belief versus disbelief. It is a measured reflection on how personal experience can reshape one’s understanding of truth. The novel invites readers to look beyond logic and find grace in the spaces that reason cannot explain.
Without resorting to sentimentality, Merrill presents a profoundly human story — one where art becomes a bridge between intellect and spirit, and miracles are found in the act of seeing the world anew.
The Color of Miracles stands as a modern reflection on creativity, morality, and the enduring need to seek meaning in the face of doubt.
About the Author
Kieth W. Merrill is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and director whose career spans decades of storytelling that bridges art and moral reflection. Based in Farmington, Utah, he is a devoted husband, father of eight, and grandfather of many. Themes of faith, family, and perseverance guide Merrill’s work in film and literature. Beyond his creative endeavors, he remains active in education and community service. His enduring commitment to purposeful storytelling continues to inspire readers and audiences worldwide.
The Color of Miracles by Keith W. Merrill is now available on his official website and Amazon.
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