by admin | Apr 16, 2012 | Books, Historical, Suspense, Titanic
MY REVIEW:
As the one hundredth anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic approaches, Kelsey Tate is positioned for success in the investment company founded by her great-grandmother Adele, a survivor of the disaster. Unfortunately, before Kelsey can rest on her laurels, Adele’s identity is brought into question and to make matters worse, Kelsey discovers a body in the conference room. With the value of the firm declining each day, a hostile takeover threatens the survival of the family business. With one obstacle after another hindering her progress, can Kelsey discover the answers she needs in time to avert another disaster? Can she overcome her pride and accept help from her former fiance when there is nowhere else to turn?
The story of Kelsey’s race against time and for her very life is skillfully interwoven with Adele’s experiences on the historic doomed Titanic voyage. With sufficient twists, turns, red herrings and surprises, “Echoes of Titanic” is a novel that will keep the reader on the edge of her seat as she frantically turns the pages to discover what happens next. This is one story where it is difficult to know the good guys from the bad guys so prepare to be fooled right along with Kelsey.
As always, Mindy Starns Clark has provided a satisfying suspense filled novel with a touch of romance. I heartily recommend it.
***Special thanks to Karri James Harvest House Publishers of for sending me a review copy.***
by admin | Apr 3, 2012 | Books, Historical, Romance, Titanic
MY REVIEW:
I’ll be the first to admit that I never got around to seeing the movie “Titanic”. Why bother when we all know how that story ends – with the unsinkable ship going down and many lives lost. No, I’m not the type who wants to have a front row seat to tragedy that I know is coming. So you can imagine my lack of excitement to learn that 2012 is the one hundredth anniversary of the Titanic’s loss and that many publishers are cranking out novels to commemorate the occasion. Fortunately everyone does not have my lack of enthusiasm – at least three of my favorite authors have either published or will be publishing novels that feature the Titanic’s voyage. “By the Light of the Silvery Moon” just happens to be the first to be added to my review calendar.
Once I began reading “By the Light of the Silvery Moon”, I forgot my shameful attitude. The narrative immediately caught my attention and I actually stayed up until 2:00 a.m. to finish reading it before I could sleep. The author’s attention to historic details and her description of everything from food to clothing to furniture to how the ship was equipped made me feel like I could have been right there on the great ship. I could imagine the excitement of the passengers and see and hear their celebrations as they set out on the voyage of their lives.
The plot itself was amazing. I won’t go into detail about it – too many other reviewers have given away much of the plot. “By the Light of the Silvery Moon” tells a tale of several people whose destiny brought them together on that fateful voyage. A major theme of the story parallels the parable of the prodigal son down to the resentful older brother. Another element of the story involves a deliberate sacrificial choice. With an unexpected romance, themes of forgiveness and reconciliation, this novel focuses on the positive without making light of the enormity of the tragedy. Throughout the entire novel, Tricia Goyer has skillfully and powerfully pointed the reader to Christ.
So – despite my avoidance of all things Titanic, I will say that I thoroughly enjoyed “By the Light of the Silvery Moon” and would heartily recommend it. I probably still won’t watch the movie.
This book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Amelia Gladstone’s hopes are tied up in the Titanic–hopes for a reunion with her sister and an introduction to an admirer. But when she offers a spare ticket to a down-and-out young man, her fate is about to change.
Quentin Walpole is stunned when a sweet lady secures his passage to America–and even more surprised to find his wealthy father and older brother on board the ship. Suddenly Amelia finds herself caught between the attentions of two men, but who should she entrust her heart to? As the fateful night arrives, will Amelia lose everything to the icy waters?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Tricia Goyer is the award winning author of thirty-two books including Beside Still Waters, Remembering You, and the mommy memoir, Blue Like Play Dough. Tricia is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences and is the host of Living Inspired. She and her family make their home in Little Rock, Arkansas where they are part of the ministry of FamilyLife.
More info:
Purchase a copy of “By the Light of the Silvery Moon” HERE.
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One “unsinkable” winner will receive:
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As the one hundredth anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic approaches, Kelsey Tate is positioned for success in the investment company founded by her great-grandmother Adele, a survivor of the disaster. Unfortunately, before Kelsey can rest on her laurels, Adele’s identity is brought into question and to make matters worse, Kelsey discovers a body in the conference room. With the value of the firm declining each day, a hostile takeover threatens the survival of the family business. With one obstacle after another hindering her progress, can Kelsey discover the answers she needs in time to avert another disaster? Can she overcome her pride and accept help from her former fiance when there is nowhere else to turn?
