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Murder at the Courthouse
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A. H. Gabhart
Tickmenot
, October 21, 2015
Murder in Mayberry? Well, not quite, but Hidden Springs, Kentucky, could be its twin. As a small southern town where everyone knows everybody, nothing ever happens without the whole town knowing it in minutes. Crime is so rare the local newspaper has trouble filling its weekly publication with anything more than human interest stories. That is until the day a stranger is found murdered on the steps of the courthouse in broad daylight. The plot thickens even more when no one claims to have seen a thing. In the town where nobody misses a thing, yet there are no witnesses? At least that is what everyone is saying. Do you remember? The deputy sheriff, Michael Keane, doesn't believe that. But as he tries to find out the truth, his job is made more difficult by the bumbling sheriff, and surprisingly, Michael's own past. As a teenager, an accident took the life of both his parents, and left Michael with a large memory loss. As he works on this murder case, he feels those lost memories are starting to stir, but they remain just out of reach of his mind. Three more things complicate Michael's life. First, the return of his childhood sweetheart, Alex. Next, the local newspaper editor who is dogging all his steps, determined to get some hard news for the paper. And finally, the teenager Anthony that the entire town claims is nothing but trouble, but Michael has a feeling that might not be completely true. Before it is all through, even more mysterious happenings take place in Hidden Springs. This is the guilty one, or maybe not.... This is a great mystery with an interesting story that kept me guessing "whodunit" to the end. Murder at the Courthouse is the first in The Hidden Springs Mysteries, and I look forward to future installments. However, this story definitely stands on its own. This 5-star book is done from a Christian viewpoint, and has lots of intriguing characters. I really enjoyed it, and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys well-written, wholesome mysteries. The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of Murder at the Courthouse through Revell Publishing for the purpose of review. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. Despite my receiving the book free, it has not influenced my judgment.
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Fire and Ice
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Mary Connealy
Tickmenot
, October 20, 2015
For this Reason a Man Shall Leave his Mother.... Bailey Wilde just might be having a change of heart. With both her sister's moving away, Bailey is finding herself very lonesome on her remote ranch. She is also tired of disguising herself as a man. Winters are long in the mountains, and can keep one homebound for months once the snow starts falling. Midway through this mountain winter, Bailey is so desperate for another human's company that she would gladly even welcome Gage Coulter. Which is really saying something since Bailey spent the summer trying to shoot the man every time he approached her cabin. Despite her home still being snowbound, Gage shows up at her door. Not only is it shocking to see him, but the proposition he has for her is even more surprising. More amazing still, is that Bailey agrees to it. Didn't you hear what your mother said to me?! Before the story is over, Bailey will be pretending to be a wife--or maybe not pretending--and helping Gage deal with his overbearing mother. Mrs. Coulter has traveled hundreds of miles to run his life again. Finding that Gage has a wife only makes her jealous of losing Gage's attention, and more determined than ever to control him. Trouble is brewing when Gage either doesn't notice, or turns a blind eye, on how his mother treats his wife. Both Gage and Bailey will also be hard at work trying to solve the mystery of who has been setting deadly traps that have seriously injured Bailey, Gage and some of his best ranch hands. This story has many twists and turns before uncovering the surprising culprit. Mary Connealy pens another hit. I really enjoyed this story set in 1866. It had mystery, romance, and some of this author's trademark comedy, as well as, being written from a Christian point of view. It even deals a bit with post traumatic stress disorder, and problems that arise when a husband doesn't cut his ties from his mother's unhealthy influences. This fast-paced tale will capture your interest, and is a real page turner. Although this is book three in the Wild at Heart series, this story can stand on its own. I highly recommend this 5-star book to anyone who likes a well-written story, or fans of westerns, romances or mysteries. "For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife, and they two shall be one flesh." ~ Ephesians 5:31 The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of Fire and Ice through Bethany House Publishing for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.
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The Memory Weaver
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Kirkpatrick, Jane
Tickmenot
, October 14, 2015
Life in the Old West This story is based on true events that took place during the 1800's in the American West. Eliza Spalding and her Christian Missionary parents, happily lived among the Nez Perce people until she was ten years old. At that time, Eliza and a group of people were terrorized, and held captive by another tribe for over a month. After that, despite protests by both the Spalding Family and the Nez Perce, the mission board demanded the Spaldings leave their beloved ministry to the Native Americans. Giving up his life's work followed closely by the death of his wife, caused Eliza's father, Henry, to become short tempered and caustic. Family expectations... Most of the household duties and care of her younger siblings, fell on Eliza's shoulders. Henry decides Eliza should remain single and become his ministry partner. His eventual hope is to return to the Nez Perce. Instead, wanting to set her own course, teenager Eliza jumps into marriage with Andrew Warren. Unbeknownst to her, Andrew has both a drinking and a gambling problem. Also, her husband has a wandering spirit, and hoping to make a lot of money, wants move the family hundreds of miles away to raise cattle. The place he chooses will be very close to the area where Eliza was held captive all those years ago. She still suffers almost constant nightmares about that time, and it is the last place she wants to go. Andrew also decides that Eliza and their two young children can make this wagon trek alone--he claims he must go ahead without them. One choice can change the course of your life. Eliza has to make the decision whether she will follow her not always reliable husband, or remain behind to make a life without him. The last choice is what her father demands that she choose. Henry constantly tells her what a mistake she has made by marrying Andrew. This story covers Eliza's choices, along with the ups and downs she has with her father, husband and family. She has a lot of exciting and amazing adventures. This book really brings them to life. It also covers the relationships her family has with the Nez Perce people. This includes the tender love they have for the Nez Perce tribe, along with the feeling of betrayal Eliza has for those she once considered family. Even though this story is about real people and true historical events, it is a fictional account. But this is not a dry, history book, just the opposite. Eliza's life story has a lot going on. The author also does an amazing job of getting the reader inside Eilza's head. Because of that, you understand how she views the world along with her hopes and fears. That makes this tale really come alive, and it is hard to put the book down. I recommend this 5-star book to those who enjoy books based on real historical people and their lives, or anyone who likes a well-written book. The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of The Memory Weaver through Revell Publishing for the purpose of review. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. Despite my receiving the book free, it has not influenced my judgment.
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