Don't miss The Scandal of Mercy (Joe Boyd Suspense Series) by Dan Walsh

 

 

The Scandal of Mercy (Joe Boyd Suspense Series) by Dan Walsh

I've read all of the Jack Turner and Joe Boyd books and I have to say, I hope Dan continues writing suspense stories. Although I do love all his genres, I have to admit, it’s always hard to pick a favorite of his books. I normally read them all at least twice.

At first, I was a bit confused with the prologues and was not sure at all how we would get to the present day, but Dan is always a master at weaving words.

The dilemma of the aging ex-con who claimed to be innocent made the book a real page-turner.

I could picture all the characters in this small town and was so happy when justice finally came about. The reality of what the definition of the scandal of mercy means to each person on earth was thought provoking. I really liked Sam Clemens and could feel for him especially because of the time he served in prison.

I also liked the title and the cover of the book. Glad to hear that Dan is already researching his next book. Keep writing and we’ll keep reading.

You'll love The Prince and the Prodigal”, the newest novel by Jill Eileen Smith

 The Prince and the Prodigal”, the newest novel by Jill Eileen Smith

 

I loved reading The Prince and the Prodigal”, the newest novel by Jill Eileen Smith. Of course, that may be because this is one of my all-time favorite stories in the Bible.

I was a little thrown off at first, as in my readings, I can’t see that Judah had become a prodigal, but later was able to see where the author was going with the story.

Even knowing the end of the story, I felt myself hoping for the things that would get Joseph out of bed and into his destiny.

“Dysfunctional family are we” could be the name of Jacob’s family. We’ve had crazy stuff in our family, but I came away feeling better, in some ways. But it truly was heartbreaking the story of Judah with Tamar. Their customs surely were strange back then.

It is hard for me to conceive of brothers hating a brother, but I’m sure many families live with this sort of drama daily. Thank God for Joseph’s forgiving heart.

 Although I was given a free book for my review, I was not told how to review it by Revell. I am always happy to review books by Jill Eileen Smith.

Celebrating Author Mary F. Caltenco's first book published at age 77

Journey to the Cross: 10 Meditations on the Day that Changed Everything

by Mary F. Caltenco was a book that I thought I’d put with my other devotionals and read one day at a time. But once I started reading it, I finished it in one sitting!

The subject of the cross is one dear to my heart and I could tell it is close to Mary’s heart also. This book is a reflection of her two trips to Israel.

It seemed at first that the compulsion to write this book was to help mothers who have lost children. That in itself is a worthy subject, one that is needed. But the many and varied places she took us in the course of the book expounded more than that.

The book started with a beautiful poem, titled The Way of the Cross. Then the journeys start: The Upper Room, The Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of Pater Noster, the Mount of Olives, Golgotha and more. It was a life-giving journey filled with love and was also very thought-provoking. It is a beautiful book to read as we approach Easter this year and would make a timely gift.

The titles of chapters give you a word to meditate on each day.

LOVING

SOLITUDE

PRAYERFUL

FAITHFUL

HUMBLE

SACRIFICIAL

COURAGEOUS

FORGIVING

ETERNAL-MINDED

VICTORIOUS

The stories within each chapter were beautiful especially concerning her son, Jeff. Mary’s grief-journey is unique but beautiful I could tell by reading this book that she is a woman whose main goal in life was to love her family and friends well. She has surely accomplished that.

Now, I’ll be reading it again, taking it a day at a time. Looking for more books by Mary F. Caltenco.

Donna Collins Tinsley

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