Book Review: Dead Silence

 

Dead Silence

by Robin Caroll

Barbour Publishing, Inc. 

Shiloh Run Press

 Christian  |  Mystery & Thrillers 

Pub Date 01 Jun 2020

I am reviewing a copy of Dead Silence through Barbour Publishing Inc/Shiloh Run Press and Netgalley:

Elise Carmichael is a sign language interpreter for the courts.  She reads lips all the time, As a widow with a young son who is deaf, lip reading is simply second nature, until the day she reads the lips of someone on the phone discussing an attempt to be made on a senator’s life.  The senator happens to be her Mother in law.  

Before Elise can even decide what she needs to do, she receives word that her son was rushed to the E.R and she must leave to be with him.  Later on she sees the news report that her Mother in law was assassinated.  When she comes forward she comes to realize that both her life and the life or her Son is in the crosshairs of an Assassin.

Robin Carroll has written an action filled book, that you won’t want to put down.

I give Dead Silence five out of five stars! 

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Book Review: Skunk and Badger

 

Skunk and Badger (Skunk and Badger 1)

by Amy Timberlake

 Algonquin Young Readers 

 Children's Fiction 

Pub Date 15 Sep 2020

I am reviewing a copy of Skunk and Badger through Algonquin Young Readers and Netgalley:

Skunk and Badger are roommates, and there’s nothing Badger can do about it, although no one wants a skunk.  

Skunks should never be allowed to move in, but he’s living with Badger now having plowed into Badgers life, turning it upside down.  Everyone is mad, the wrong animal is sprayed, and Badger cannot figure out why there are so many Chickens.

This book is a beautiful reminder of how differences can strengthen a friendship and allow them to grow, when we learn to accept those differences.

I give Skunk and Badger five out of five stars!

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Book Review: The Lost Lieutenant

 

The Lost Lieutenant

by Erica Vetsch

Independent Publishers Group 

Kregel Publications

 Christian  |  Romance 

Pub Date 21 Apr 2020   

I am reviewing a copy of The Lost Lieutenant through independent Publishers Group and Netgalley:

Evan Eldridge had never set out to be a war hero.   He simply swanked to fight Napoleon for the good of his country.  He did not think that saving the light of a peer would mean being made the Earl of Whitelock.  But when you save a life of someone dear to the Prince Regent , things can change quickly.

Evan now has new title, a manor house in shambles, and a stranger for a bride, all thrust upon him by a grateful ruler.   What he didn’t  have was all his memories.  He was traumatized as a result of his wounds and bravery on the battlefield,  but Evan knows there is something he couldn’t remember, but it was important and dangerous and if he doesn’t remember it will jeopardize his marriage and someone’s very life. 

Fans of Julie Klassen, Carolyn Miller, and Kristi Ann Hunter  will love this new Regency center by Erica Vetsch.

I give The Lost Lieutenant five out of five stars!

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Book Review: Fragments of Light

 

Fragments of Light

Infant,aby Michele Phoenix

Thomas Nelson--FICTION 

Thomas Nelson

 Women's Fiction 

Pub Date 14 Jul 2020

I am reviewing a copy of Fragments of Light through Thomas Nelson Fiction and Netgalley:

Cancer took everything from Ceelie, it took her peace of mind, her self image and perhaps even her twenty three marriage to her College sweetheart Nate.  If it hadn’t been for the support of Darlene, her elderly friend, she would have likely given up, and she certainly would not have been able to endure so much loss.

After Darlene’s own prognosis turns dire, Ceelie is unable to refuse the seemingly impossible request to find a World War 2 Paratrooper, the Father who disappeared when Darlene was an infant, and ended up leaving a lifetime of desolation in his wake.

Ceelie begins her search in the farmlands of Missouri and eventually she is led to a small town in Normandy, it is here she uncovers the harrowing tale of the hero who dropped off-target into occupied France.

Fragments of Light alternating between Carl’s D Day rescue by two French sisters, and Ceelie’s current journey through heartbreak and loss.

I give Fragments of Light five out of five stars!  

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Book Review: Leaning Out

 

Leaning Out

An Alternative Perspective for the Modern Corporate Woman

by Monica E. Pierce

Narrated by Brittany Wilkerson

 Monica E. Pierce 

Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Audiobooks

 Health, Mind & Body  |  Parenting & Families  |  Self-Help 

Pub Date 31 Mar 2020

I am reviewing a copy of Leaning Out through Independent Book Publishers and Netgalley.

Leaning Out is geared towards the Modern Corporate woman who feels pressured with the feeling that she needs to have it all.  

The Mainstream messages have seemingly turned the choice made to have a professional career into a directive.  Because of that many are chasing careers and directions and accomplishments they may not really want.  Often the cost comes high, it can cost us our family, our health and or our happiness.

In Leaning Out Monica Pierce shares the story of how her personal ambition changed, when she came to realize she didn’t really want it all.  She offers tips to help you figure out what is the right size for you as well.

I give Leaning Out five out of five stars!

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Book Review: Kings Falling

 

Kings Falling

by Ronie Kendig

Bethany House 

Bethany House Publishers

 Christian 

Pub Date 31 Mar 2020   

I am reviewing a copy of Kings Falling through Bethany House Publishers and Netgalley:

Leif Metcalfe and his team, The Reaper have to get the stolen, ancient Book of Wars in order to be able to stop  Armageddon Coalition and their pursuit of economic control, globally.  Their attention is diverted by a prophecy in the book that foretells of formidable guardians who will decimate the enemies of Arc.  As Iskra Todorova uses her connections in the covert underworld to hunt down the Book of the Wars.  Leif and Reaper both attempt to stop these agents but soon they found themselves outmaneuvered and outmanned.

The  more the reapers try to stop the Guardians, the more they become familiar with failing, failure becomes a familiar, antagonistic, foe.    In their efforts to try to stop, friendships become fractured  as the team battles to hold   It together long enough to defeat Arc.  As the millennia-old conspiracy creeps closer and closer to home, the implications could tear Leif and the team apart.

If you are looking for an intriguing, action packed read, you can’t go wrong with Ronie Kendig’s King’s Falling.  She has a way of drawing you in, and not letting you go.

I give Kings Falling five out of five stars!

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Book Review: Collision of Lies

 

Collision of Lies

by Tom Threadgill

Revell 

 Christian

Revell

Christian

Pub Date 04 Feb 2020

I am reviewing a copy of Collision of Lies through Revell and Netgalley:

Three years prior a collision between a train that was moving fast and a school bus, led to grief and tragedy on an unimaginable scale.  A fresh clue leads San Antonio Police Detective Amara Alvarez to the unlikely conclusion that one of the Children may in fact still be a live.  If she’s right about this, everything the law enforcement believes about the accident is a lie.

Amara must convince the others and herself that despite all evidence to the contrary the boy is still alive, but time is running out.  She is determined to do whatever she can in order to bring the boy home.

In this book Tom Threadgill takes us on an adventure full of intrigue and suspense, an adventure you are not likely to forget.

I give Collision of Lies five out of five stars!

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Book Review: Writing to Be Understood

 

Writing to Be Understood

What Works and Why

by Anne Janzer

Narrated by Anne Janzer

 Cuesta Park Consulting 

Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Audiobooks

 Nonfiction (Adult)  |  Professional & Technical  |  Reference 

Pub Date 09 Aug 2019 

I am reviewing a copy of Writing to Be Understood through Cuesta Park Consulting/Independent Book Publishers Association and Netgalley:

If you are interested in writing a nonfiction piece, but don’t know where to start Writing to Be Understood will help you with that.  It will break down on ways to become successful as a writer of non fiction.

This book will help you figure out how to make your writing effective.  

This book will break down strategies and messages, as well as writing tactics, ad well as how to use analogies and storytelling.  

Writing to Be Understood uses science based insight as well as as advice from established writers to give you the tools of inspiration you need.

I give Writing to Be Understood five out of five stars!

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Book Review: Dear Girl

 

Dear Girl

by Aija Mayrock

Narrated by Aija Mayrock

Andrews McMeel Audio 

Andrews McMeel Publishing

 Poetry 

 Pub Date 25 Aug 2020

I am reviewing a copy of Dear Girl through Andrews McMeel Publishing and Netgalley:

Dear Girl is a collection of empowering poems for young women.  A journey from girlhood to womanhood through poetry.

Dear Girl is the story of searching through the truth, even in silence.

This collection tells of deep, painful wounds,  but it also speaks of healing.

Dear Girl is a reminder of a women’s resilience, it is talking about wanting more for their children, for our children, for the women of tomorrow.

Dear Girl is a love letter to the sisterhood.

I give Dear Girl five out of five stars!

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Book Review: No Vacancy

 

No Vacancy

by Tziporah Cohen

 House of Anansi Press Inc. 

Groundwood Books

 Children's Fiction  |  Middle Grade 

Pub Date 01 Sep 2020

I am reviewing a copy of No Vacancy through Groundwood Books and Netgalley:

Eleven year old Miriam Brockman never dreamed her family would buy  and run the run down Jewel Motor Inn in upstate New York, but at least it’s an adventure.  Miriam becomes friends with Kate, whose grandmother owns owns the diner next door, and finds comfort in the company of Maria, the motel’s housekeeper, and her Uncle Mordy, who comes to help out for the summer.  Miriam spends her free time helping Kate’s Grandmother make her famous grape pies, and she works on overcoming her fears by taking swimming lessons in the hotel pool.

After it becomes clear that it is going to take a miracle to save the Jewel from bankruptcy, Miriam who is Jewish, and Kate who is Catholic decide to create their own miracle.  If they don’t succeed, the No Vacancy sign will come down for good, and Miriam will lose the life she’s worked so hard to build.

I give No Vacancy five out of five stars!

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Book Review: From Social Media to Social Ministry

 

From Social Media to Social Ministry

A Guide to Digital Discipleship

by Nona Jones

Zondervan Reflective 

Zondervan

 Christian 

Pub Date 04 Aug 2020   

I am reviewing a copy of From Social Media to Social  Ministry through Zondervan and Netgalley:

Nona Jones began writing this book in the Summer of 2018, long before the outbreak of Covid 19, but she reminds us that having Church online is no longer an option it’s an imperative.

This book highlights the importance of Social Ministry, using technology to help the Church build God’s Kingdom.  We are reminded too of the importance of making connections and having conversations.  We are reminded too that it doesn’t matter how many followers you have if those followers aren’t following Christ.

The author points out too that discipleship begins when we understand that Church isn’t about what happens in a building because the Church isn’t a place.

The author goes on to remind us that the effectiveness of a Church needs to be measured more by how far the Church reaches out, then on how full an auditorium is.

We are reminded too that teaching is more than sharing content it’s fostering understanding. 

It is pointed out too that we can use Social technology to reach those we would not otherwise be able to reach.   We are reminded too that the Church is to be called the light of the world.

I give From Social Media to Social Ministry five out of five stars!

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