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The Miracle Tree
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Austin Highsmith Garces
Marti Melville author
, April 11, 2019
When I realized the intention behind Austin Highsmith Garces' book, The Miracle Tree, tears filled my eyes and I felt my heart swell. Most likely, my response was because I didn't expect such compassion from a well-known, iconic actress. To say the least, I was touched by her genuine concern to help kids dealing with illnesses. Having worked in the medical field for more than 20 years, I saw the devastation that illness, disease, trauma, and unanswered questions leaves with children and their families. Austin touches upon these fears in a way that children can better anticipate what might be ahead with hospital experiences and their own miracles. I would definitely recommend this book to children and families dealing with juvenile illness.
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Beyond the Last Hill
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David K. Bryant
Marti Melville author
, June 15, 2017
I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. My interest in government cover-ups, history, and suspense was piqued the moment I read the first page. David K. Bryant has skillfully woven history into a fictional story that leaves the reader wanting more. Just what really happened in the 1960's England is secret. There's more to the story in this novel than just words on a page. Beyone the Last Hill is an easy, enjoyable read, written by a British author who knows the secrets hidden in England's 1960 history.
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In All His Glory
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John Howard Reid
Marti Melville author
, September 07, 2010
Review written by Marti Melville September 6, 2010 Lifted from the ancient pages of The Book of Kings, the story of Jeroboam as he dwells in ancient Egypt is brought to life in John Howard Reid's novel, "In All His Glory". With spendid detail, the reader is transported back to the days of the Pharaohs and submerged into the ordeal of life as a Jew in hostile desert lands, an outcast from his own country, struggling to survive amongst Egyptian royalty. John Howard Reid has obviously done his homework as is evidenced by the detailed description of ancient Egyptian culture, biblical tradition and the interaction of both cultures centuries before Christianity's birth as a religious movement. The story is compelling and moves the reader along at a steady pace, urging one to read to the end. As is typical for John Howard Reid, the story delivers an unexpected twist within the final pages. Pondering the contents of the epilogue allowed me to pleasantly imagine the probability of Reid's story just told. Details are full and vibrant in pieces. For brief moments, the reader rides a roller-coaster of rich information which then dips to deliver scant data before turning to a new subject, leaving one to wonder "what just happened". Opportunity to paint an unseen image of architechture, mannerism or culture is lost as the author seems to rush on to the next event, occasionally leaving the impression that the plot has been replaced by a series of scenes. Just as frustration builds due to unquenched thirst for detail, the description lifts once again carrying the reader on to view a new picture painted of life amongst the pyramids. The main character, Jeroboam, dances between dialogue spoken from ancient tongue and modern-day figures of speech distracting the reader from the experience intended by the story. Use of occasional vocabulary pulled from the author's probable reference to a thesarus also causes a shift in the story. However, these minor deterrents do not detract enough to cause loss of interest in "what happens next" in the reader's mind. I recommend "In All His Glory" to anyone looking for an enjoyable hypothetical historical fiction. The novel is an easy read, provides gentle entertainment and a quick escape. Recommended for all ages Young Adult and older. (Marti Melville is the author of "Midnight Omen Deja vu")
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