Promises to Keep by Ann Tatlock (book review)
Eleven-year-old Roz (Rosalind) Anthony and her family have just moved to Mills River, Illinois, to escape an abusive situation. Only days after settling into their new home, they are surprised to find the previous owner, Tillie Monroe, on their front porch reading the newspaper. Though her sons have sold the [...]
Author Interview: Janet W. Ferguson
Past, present, and future -- writers are lifelong readers. Everyone you talk to can tell you about the books that inspired them back in the day as well as what they're looking forward to in the future. If you're interested in adding to your to-be-read pile (and who isn't?), this [...]
Beyond Belief: What the Martyrs Said to God by Duane W.H. Arnold & Robert Hudson (book review)
There is but one king that I know. It is he whom I love and worship. If I were to be killed a thousand times for my loyalty to him, I would still be his servant. Christ is on my lips, Christ is in my heart; no amount of suffering [...]
English Carols & Scottish Bagpipes: I Saw Three Ships by Pamela Griffin and A Right, Proper Christmas by Jill Stengl (book review)
I Saw Three Ships by PAMELA GRIFFIN: Rachel is upset after her childhood love returns to manage the family shipbuilding business in Scotland. Malcolm has changed; he's so secretive. And why did he leave abruptly, years ago, without saying good-bye? Malcolm hoped by bringing Rachel to Farthay House as a [...]
The Dog Who Knew Too Much by Spencer Quinn (book review)
Bernie is invited to give the keynote speech at the Great Western Private Eye Convention, but it's Chet that the bigshot P.I. in charge has secret plans for. Meanwhile Chet and Bernie are hired to find a kid who has gone missing from a wilderness camp in the high country. [...]