Category: Christian Fiction

“The Paris Betrayal” appears to be a standalone novel that revolves around the main character, Ben Calix. This novel is a spy thriller based off of the book of Job. The four contacts that Ben needs to locate are supposed to represent the four friends of Job; however, only three friends of Job are mentioned in the Bible: Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. So I am wondering if the fourth person is based off of Elihu that was listening to Job and his friends. This book takes place in a couple of different locations and a lot of the characters not only have their real name but also spy names. There is definitely a lot of suspense in this novel but there is also a lot of events occurring that makes it harder to follow than say an easy beach read. Another thing that made this a slower read for me was the foreign languages that were intermingled throughout the book. Overall, I would say that in spite of the difference in the number of friends and the slower pace of the book, it was still very interesting. It would not be my go-to leisure read since it has so much going on but it was still good.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.

I am a big fan of Elizabeth Goddard’s books.  All of her books that I have read really bring out the suspense as well as romance.  This book is no different.  Even though this is the third in a series, you can definitely read it without having read the other two.  If you like puzzles that are hard to figure out, then you will love this book.  It definitely had me guessing until the very end.  One of the main characters in this one is a little girl named Lucy and she will endear your heart.  She is the definition of child-like faith.  If you have never read a book by Elizabeth Goddard then this one would be a good one to start with.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.

This is the third book in the Laurel Cove series. They do not have to be read together nor in order though I would just because I prefer to read books in a series in order especially when some of the characters from the previous books show up in future books. Someone Found starts out with an action packed scene which really grabbed my attention. It is also how the two main characters, Quinn McAlister and Eli Moreland, meet for the first time. Each of these characters bring an intriguing dynamic to the book with their very different personalities. And the best thing is that the main characters’ personalities are not the only good ones. You know it is going to be an excellent book when you love the secondary characters just as much as the main ones. I love the North Carolina mountains and find myself wishing that I could visit this town and these people.

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This is the third book I have read by Shawn Smucker. Unlike the other ones, I do not feel as if I am coming into the middle of a story. However, I would have been a little lost had I not read what the book was about first. For reasons unknown to me, I feel like this book is reading slower for me than other books. I am thinking that one reason may be that it is written in first person. Also, every once and awhile the story goes back to the past without much warning. I know there is a lot of symbolism in this book but for some reason it’s going over my head. All that being said, it is still an intriguing book and quite puzzling enough to where I’m wondering what will happen. If you like thought provoking novels, then you will like this story.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.