by admin | Mar 8, 2010 | Adventure, Allegory, Books, Fantasy, Teen, Youth
MY REVIEW:
Lady Carliss and the Waters of Moorue is a fast moving story that will keep most readers eagerly turning the pages. An excellent allegory, the book’s primary characters exemplify strong Christian qualities. Filled with plenty of action and adventure, the novel cleverly illustrates the age old battle between light and darkness – good and evil. A prominent lesson demonstrated is the dangers of escapism, whether through alcohol, drugs, music, video games, etc. An extensive study guide is included at the end of the book. Lady Carliss and the Waters of Moorue would be an excellent medium for young teens to learn and discuss valuable Christian principles.
To learn more about or to purchase Lady Carliss and the Waters of Moorue at RandomHouse.com, CLICK HERE.
This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Determined, smart and a master of both the sword and the bow, Lady Carliss has proven herself as a veteran Knight of the Prince. Returning from a mission of aid, Carliss is plunged into adventure once again as she searches for the marauders responsible for kidnapping a friends’ family. Along the way she is reunited with Sir Dalton and discovers that the struggle in her heart is far from over. When Dalton falls to the vicious attack of a mysterious, poisonous creature, Carliss finds herself in a race against time. As Dalton clings perilously to life, she must find the antidote in the distant and strange city of Moorue.
While there, Carliss uncovers the master plot of a powerful Shadow Warrior that will soon overtake the entire Kingdom. Her faith in the Prince and her courage as a knight are tested as she faces evil Shadow Warriors and a swamp full of dreadful creatures. The lives of many, including Dalton’s, depend on Carliss. But she cannot save them all, for time is running out. She faces an impossible choice: save Dalton, or let him die so that others may live.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Chuck Black, a former F-16 fighter pilot and tactical communications engineer, is the author of nine novels, including the popular Kingdom series. He has received praise from parents across the country for his unique approach to telling biblical truths. His passion in life is to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and to love his wife, Andrea, and their six children. He lives with his family in North Dakota.
by admin | Mar 8, 2010 | Books, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery, Suspense
This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Abingdon Press (March 2010)
by
Debbie Viguie
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Debbie Viguié has been writing for most of her life. She has experimented with poetry and nonfiction, but her true passion lies in writing novels. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing from UC Davis. While at Davis she met her husband, Scott, at auditions for a play.
Debbie’s love for writing brought her from working as a church secretary to a successful career writing supernatural fiction. She is the author of Midnight Pearls, Scarlet Moon, and Charmed: Pied Piper, and the young adult Sweet Seasons series. She also is coauthor of the New York Times bestselling Wicked book series.
Debbie and Scott now live on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. When Debbie is not writing and Scott has time off they love to indulge their passion for theme parks.
ABOUT THE BOOK :
Cindy’s church is getting ready to celebrate Easter, and Jeremiah’s Temple is preparing for Passover when Cindy literally stumbles over the body of an unknown man lying dead in the sanctuary. The church was locked, and a bloody cross necklace on the floor seems to be the only clue. The killer is likely a member of the congregation, but there are hints that similar deaths have happened in the past. Are Cindy and Jeremiah dealing with a serial killer? They have to unravel the clues before Easter Sunday arrives and more people die.
Cindy and Jeremiah come from two different worlds, even though they work right next door to each other. Cindy is a strong Christian who lives a normal but somewhat dull life, working as a church secretary. Jeremiah is a Reformed rabbi with a mysterious past full of danger and excitement. But one eventful Easter/Passover week, the two find themselves working together to solve a murder and stop a serial killer from striking again. Solving the mystery should put an end to their alliance, but the church secretary and the rabbi quickly find themselves enmeshed in another mystery. Soon the two form a friendly alliance and friendship, exploring personal history and faith and growing closer with each passing adventure. Despite their differences Cindy and Jeremiah find a lot of common ground.
If you would like to read the first chapter of The Lord Is My Shepherd, go HERE.
MY REVIEW:
A serial killer is on the loose during the week leading up to Easter and Passover and church secretary Cindy has found herself right in the middle of all the action. When Jeremiah, the rabbi from the synagogue next to her church runs to her aid after hearing her screams, the unlikely pair find themselves working together to find the killer before too many people die. Although sparks fly between Cindy and Jeremiah, they are too busy playing detective to see where a romance might lead.
There are probably too many dead bodies for The Lord Is My Shepherd to qualify as a cozy mystery; nevertheless it is still a fun book that is filled with plenty of action and suspense and liberally sprinkled with humor. The reader will also learn quite a bit about Jewish customs, especially concerning Passover as Cindy and Jeremiah interact.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Lord Is My Shepherd and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good mystery.
Chuck Black, a former F-16 fighter pilot and tactical communications engineer, is the author of nine novels, including the popular Kingdom series. He has received praise from parents across the country for his unique approach to telling biblical truths. His passion in life is to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and to love his wife, Andrea, and their six children. He lives with his family in North Dakota.
