{"id":1173,"date":"2009-03-04T19:13:26","date_gmt":"2009-03-05T00:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/\/?p=1173"},"modified":"2009-03-04T19:13:26","modified_gmt":"2009-03-05T00:13:26","slug":"double-minds-by-terri-blackstock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=1173","title":{"rendered":"Double Minds by Terri Blackstock"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n

This week, the<\/span>
\nChristian Fiction Blog Alliance<\/span><\/a>
\nis introducing<\/span>
\n Double Minds<\/a><\/span>
\nZondervan (February 1, 2009)<\/p>\n

by
\nTerri Blackstock<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Terri Blackstock hasn\u2019t always written for the Lord. Just over a decade ago she was an award-winning secular novelist writing for publishers such as HarperCollins, Harlequin, and Silhouette. With thirty-two titles published and 3.5 million books in print, she found that she was miserable. The compromises she had made in her career had taken their toll on her spiritual life, and she yearned to renew her relationship with Christ.<\/p>\n

After much soul-searching and wrestling with God, she finally told the Lord that she would never write another thing that didn\u2019t glorify Him. Thinking she might never be published again, she began planning ways to supplement her income, while she worked on her first idea for a Christian novel.<\/p>\n

Because she enjoyed reading suspense novels, she tried weaving a faith message into a fast-paced page-turner with ordinary people in jeopardy. When Christian publishers expressed great interest, she realized that a secondary job would not be necessary. God was paving the way for her to enter the Christian publishing world.<\/p>\n

Since that time, she\u2019s sold 2 million Christian novels. She has over thirty Christian titles, many of which have been number one best-sellers. Her latest book, Dawn’s Light <\/a> is part of her popular Restoration Series. True Light<\/a>, reached number one on the Top 50 of all Christian books the first full month it was in stores. Night Light<\/a> was the winner of the 2007 Retailer\u2019s Choice Award for General Fiction. Other reader favorites include her Cape Refuge Series, her Newpointe 911 Series, her SunCoast Chronicles Series and her \u201cSeasons\u201d books written with co-author Beverly LaHaye.<\/p>\n

Terri is literally a native of nowhere since she was raised in the Air Force, She makes her home in Mississippi. Terri and her husband are the parents of three adult children–a blended family which she considers one more of God’s provisions.<\/p>\n

Terri has appeared on national television programs such as \u201cThe 700 Club\u201d and \u201cHome Life,\u201d and has been a guest on numerous radio programs across the country.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Struggling to succeed in the Nashville music scene, talented singer\/songwriter Parker James finds the competition fierce \u2013 even deadly. A young woman\u2019s murder, industry corruption, and a menacing stalker draw Parker into danger and intrigue. Nothing is as it appears, and unraveling the truth challenges everything Parker believes about her talent, her future, and her faith.<\/p>\n

The young girl with the Bohemian style was on the floor where she\u2019d fallen, between Parker’s computer case and her file cabinet. She wore a long, flowing skirt\u2014lavender, the color of calm\u2014and camel-colored Uggs. She lay on her back, her long, wavy blonde hair matted with blood.<\/p>\n

For struggling singer\/songwriter Parker James, the music business has just turned deadly. Her desk in the reception area of a busy recording studio has become a crime scene, and Parker finds herself drawn into a mystery where nothing is as it seems.<\/p>\n

Unraveling the truth puts her own life at risk when she uncovers high-level industry corruption and is terrorized by a menacing stalker. As the danger escalates, Parker begins to question her dreams, her future, and even her faith.<\/p>\n

Double Minds is a double treat\u2014combining a compelling suspense novel with an inside look at the world of the Christian music industry in Nashville. Terri Blackstock grabs readers at page one and keeps them riveted until the final plot twist is untangled.<\/p>\n

You can preview a Book Trailer <\/strong>on her site HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

If you would like to read the first chapter of Double Minds<\/a>, go HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn more about Terri\u00a0 and her books on her Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

While Double Minds<\/a> could stand alone as a suspense novel with an intriguing plot that keeps the reader guessing, it is also a commentary about the very real issues that Christians face every day. Even in the midst of a murder investigation, Parker James is forced to make choices that seem to compromise her personal faith. Other characters, many of whom are also involved in the Christian music industry, have made their own choices in order to achieve fame and fortune. One struggles with anorexia – another has resorted to stealing songs.<\/p>\n

Once again, Terri Blackstock has given the reader a book that will keep the pages turning and hopefully provide some surprises along the way. I would recommend Double Minds<\/a> to all Blackstock fans and those who just love a good mystery.<\/p>\n

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Come and visit with those posting for this tour:<\/p>\n

Adam at Northwoods Blumer<\/a>
\nAmy at My Life<\/a>
\nAndie at Radiant Light<\/a>
\nApril at Projecting A<\/a>
\nBarbara at Victoria Hill Farm<\/a>
\nBecky at Savvy Mom<\/a>
\nBonnie at Bonnie Writes<\/a>
\nCaleb at Reviews Plus+<\/a>
\nCarla at Carla’s Writing Caf\u00e9<\/a>
\nCarolyn at Serenity<\/a>
\nCeeCee at Book Splurge<\/a>
\nChrista at Fairfield Corner Academy<\/a>
\nChristy at Christy’s Book Blog<\/a>
\nDave at The Plot Thickens<\/a>
\nDeanna at Deannna’s Corner<\/a>
\nDebra at Soul Reflections<\/a>
\nDeena at A Peek At My Bookshelf<\/a>
\nDelia at Gatorskunkz And Mudcats<\/a>
\nGeorgiana at Georgiana D<\/a>
\nGretchen at Inspire Me<\/a>
\nJanis at The Nearsighted Bookworm<\/a>
\nJanna at Cornhusker Academy<\/a>
\nJenn at One House Schoolroom Reviews<\/a>
\nKara at Ramblings-n-Writings<\/a>
\nKate at A Simple Walk<\/a>
\nKim at Window To My World<\/a>
\nKris at Nunc Scio quit sit amor<\/a>
\nKristinia at Loving Heart Mommy<\/a>
\nLaura at Laura William’s Musings<\/a>
\nLinda at Mocha With Linda<\/a>
\nLinda at Reading For His Glory<\/a>
\nLori at Noggin Bits<\/a>
\nMichelle at Edgy Inspirational Author<\/a>
\nMichelle at Michelle’s Great Blogs<\/a>
\nNora at Finding Hope Through Christian Fiction<\/a>
\nPam at Pam’s Private Reflections<\/a>
\nPam at Daysong Reflections<\/a>
\nPeg at Sips ‘n Cups Cafeteria<\/a>
\nRel at Relz Reviewz<\/a>
\nRulan at Fiction Showcase<\/a>
\nSally at Book Critiques<\/a>
\nTakiela at Beauty 4 Ashes<\/a>
\nTami at Tree Swing Reading<\/a>
\nTara at Tara’s View Of The World<\/a>
\nVanessa at Ramblings of A Texas Housewife<\/a>
\nVictoria at Overlooked Orchid<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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