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K.D. McCrite
After enjoying K.D.’s stories featuring April Grace while growing up and the intriguing stories at
Annie’s Mysteries, I was so happy to see a new novel from this excellent author.
Epilogue is not a cozy mystery nor a true coming of age tale. Based on the author’s own experiences, the book includes paranormal, literary activities and a huge treasure!
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Daddy’s Girl — Lin Stepp, author
Lin Stepp pleasantly takes a few different turns in the new novel Daddy’s Girl. Sometimes the more things seem to change the more they seem the same!!
When the Snow Comes — B.J. Robinson, author
Readers will find other reviews for books from B.J. Robinson's pens at Cardinal Bluff. When the Snow Comes is one of the best books I’ve seen from this author. If you are looking for a gentle pleasure read during a busy time, this story would be a good fit. The...
Atonement of Emily Adams, Susan Lawrence, author
Susan Lawrence's debut novel faces the saddest of events that one could imagine. When Emily Adams is driving down a street, being watchful of a nearby bicyclist, a small boy, Isaiah, rides his skateboard in front of her car. Cars move too fast — no way could she have...
Redemption of Carolynn Hayman, Carole Brown, author
Reminding myself that nothing fictional can ever be dreamed that can be more outrageous than what happens in real life. In her debut novel, Carole Brown surely pushes readers' tolerances in this book. Expect to be incensed and on the defense of people who want to...
Hummingbird – David Stearman
A moving tale of young people, immigration, crime, faith and friendship! The story follow the main character, Alexandra from her early childhood when she was brought from Mexico to the US by a ‘coyote’ along with her mother. Her life was totally redirected when her...
Everlasting Light — Andrea Boeshaar
Everlasting Lights, a Civil War novella is fast moving and surprising. The characters find themselves in the throes of war recovery…all of the soldiers in the family accounted for.. Some dead, some wounded and one missing, premed dead. This man is the one for home an...
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