My first encounter with Jane Austen was the BBC 1995 “Pride and Prejudice” miniseries which, when I was sick at home, mum and I watched … Read More ›
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I can’t recall how I picked up “Cast in Shadow” by Michelle Sagara, the first book in The Chronicles of Elantra series. I do remember … Read More ›
I really enjoy the angle that the author uses that allows Eve to get face to face with family and suspects alike. As an obituary … Read More ›
I enjoyed this novel from the first page to the last. The leading lady, Lilly Adler, is just lovely. I enjoyed her depth and the … Read More ›
The authors of “Compassion (&) Conviction” describe the role of the book as “…a gospel-centered framework to help Christians reflect the compassion and conviction of … Read More ›
Once again a story with many threads and a “Hercule Poiret” style ending. I have read a number of murder mystery authors and while one … Read More ›
Fiona Veitch Smith’s Poppy Debby Investigates series has become one of my favourites! Her new release, “The Cairo Brief”, is a great addition to this … Read More ›
There is such wisdom in this chapter of Proverbs. (Proverbs 30). I was completely unaware of Agur or this wisdom until I came across the … Read More ›
Lots of tension, many threads and twists and turns! The lead is a committed professional who doesn’t appreciate the double standards of the times. Like … Read More ›
“Norman Webber offered his wife a tight smile as he dealt with yet another one of her awful presents.” Opening line of “Dead End” by … Read More ›
“Death prowled the cellblock like a dark animal seeking prey—especially the weakest. But Oliver Ward would be hanged if he’d let the beast devour the … Read More ›
“Pecca Gallegos never thought she’d be turning down a marriage proposal—much less four of them.” Opening lines of Silent Shadows by Natalie Walters Silent Shadows … Read More ›
“So to stay creative, we have to practice creative habits. And that’s the purpose of this book. It’s all about creative performance. Here you’ll find … Read More ›