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25 reviews
Louise M. Gouge

River Oak, 2006

One of Those Odd Literary Coincidences, Part 3
In one of those odd literary coincidences two Moby Dick fans simultaneously got the bright idea of writing fictional accounts about Ahab's wife, but while Sena Jeter Naslund was writing for publication, Louise M. Gouge was writing her dissertation novel, not really expecting to ever publish it. (One assumes that the critical and commercial success of Naslund's Ahab's Wife: Or, The Star-gazer: A ...

Sinner

24 reviews
Sharon Carter Rogers

River Oak, 2006

Great reading
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Sinner. Not only is it well-written, intriguing, and suprising, it's also a fun read. It's obvious Sharon Carter Rogers has a sense of humor to go along with her vivid imagination. Addtionally, it's great to read a Christian novel that speaks the truth of Christ, without forcing it down the readers throat. The author does a superb job of examining the issue of ...

Coldwater Revival

16 reviews
Nancy Jo Jenkins

River Oak, 2006

Beautiful, moving story of forgiveness and redemption...
Coldwater Revival is an absolutely stunning debut novel, a literary work of art chronicling the story of one woman's journey from crippling loss and self-condemnation into the light of healing and the freedom of restoration. Set to marry Gavin O'Donnell, Emma Grace seeks healing for her heart which was shattered by devastating loss and guilt years before. Her journey into the past forces Emma to ...

Stolen Lives

9 reviews
Brian Reaves

River Oak, 2006

Deep, twisting thriller with redemptive core
You are driving home behind your wife and daughter after meeting up at a grocery store. You watch as an eighteen-wheeler swerves purposely into their lane. You stare in horror as your family's car spins and collides with the tractor trailer. Your life will never be the same. And you vow that the trucker's life will never be the same, either. When crooked justice determines the tragedy of ...

The Demas Revelation

1 review
Shane Johnson

River Oak, 2007

EXCELLENT novel with great characters and exciting plot
"The Demas Revelation" is a great novel. I am an avid reader and I can honestly say this book is entertaining and well written. The main character, Anna, is well developed and undergoes many tough situations. She is an archeologist and uncovers some very interesting things. The supporting characters are also well done and add much to the flavor and plot design. The local flavor of Italy as ...

Brother's Keeper (Mysterious Ways Series #2)

4 reviews
Terry W. Burns

River Oak, 2006

The Almost Perfect Western
This story has all the components of a prototypical work of the western genre: gold mining, gun fights, poker games, bank robbery, rustling, necktie party, chase scenes, and, of course, romance. Unlike most westerns, however, this one keeps the reader in stitches. Mary Jane is one of the funniest characters you are bound to run across in your literary travels. Add in a good dose of the gospel, ...

Going for Broke

5 reviews
Melanie Dobson

River Oak, 2007

Troubling and compelling story
On the surface, a typical married couple...both of them pilots, meeting under exciting and compassionate circumstances that instantly draw them to each other. Husband Ethan has their life, most especially their financial life, mapped out to the last detail, anticipating every contingency. And although they have their disagreements, Leia seems happy to accompany her husband on his carefully ...

Mysterious Ways (Mysterious Ways Series #1)

14 reviews
Terry W. Burns

River Oak, 2005

The Best Western I've Ever Read!
Terry Burns has a way with characterization, and his inspirational western "Mysterious Ways" kept me turning the pages until the end. Not an easy feat, because I usually shy away from westerns. But this story, with clean language, a quick paced-plot and Scriptural content, compelled me to keep on reading. I will be watching for Terry's next book!

To Skin a Cat: A Joe Box Mystery

4 reviews
John Robinson

River Oak, 2006

Gritty Gumshoe Gives Another Great Tale
Hard-boiled Christian gumshoe Joe Box is back, and this time he's facing one of the worst foes he's ever encountered since becoming a Christian. Cyrus Alan "Cat" Tate is one of the biggest marketers and producers of hardcore pornography around, and when he announces plans to construct the "Wal-Mart" of porn stores, an adult megaplex ludicrously called "PornUtopia" in nearby Sunnyville, Box ...

A Portrait of Marguerite

6 reviews
Kate Lloyd

River Oak, 2006

wonderful inspirational romance
With her son Rob off to college, fortyish single mom Marguerite Carr feels her life is over as the empty nest syndrome slams her big time. Her best friend Laurie bullies a reluctant Marguerite to attend Beginning Drawing at the college; the "crime scene" where she met Rob's father Phil. However, the instructor is a bit of a surprise as Henry Marsh is no more than a decade older than her and has ...

The Gathering Place

15 reviews
Becca Anderson

River Oak, 2006

Interesting and Insightful.
Spiritual deception is easy for almost anyone to fall into. It can infiltrate even the most mainstream denominations. Becca Anderson takes on the difficult task of pointing out some things we all have to look out for, without pointing any fingers. I read The Gathering Place all in one night. As noted in the one review, I saw Casey as somewhat childlike, however, no more so than the average ...

The Micah Judgment

1 review
Jim Kraus

River Oak, 2006

Have your thoughts and heart rates quickened!
Realistic enough to be riveting, The Micah Judgment delivers a chilling verdict on the future of terrorism. When Hays Sutton activates a virus that had been dormant for centuries, his research is suddenly seen as a weapon. After his lab is vandalized and the samples of the virus stolen, the clock ticks on a time bomb with a short fuse and a non-existent antidote. Hays has to decide how far he ...

The Victors (American Family Portraits #7)

7 reviews
Jack Cavanaugh

River Oak, 2006

Another Jack Cavanaugh Victory
So far, every time I read Cavanaugh, I like the books just a little more. This one features 5 different story threads masterfully written so that one's emotions are alternately tugged at and prodded. I didn't cry, but I was close (and that's saying something for me:-) Alexandra, taking after her father, joins the air force and becomes one of the first women trained in the B-17 bomber. She's ...

Shepherd's Son (Mysterious Ways Series #3)

1 review
Terry W. Burns

River Oak, 2006

An intriguing story of the west
Jay Mendelson's father died and the only way Jay and his mother can keep their ranch is to switch from raising cattle to herding sheep. Jay isn't happy with the change at first, but to his surprise he finds he doesn't mind the wooly creatures at all. But this is cattle country and the local ranchers don't want sheep for neighbors. Led by Blake Johnson, who practically runs the town and ...

The Latest Mrs. Furst

1 review
Susan Martins Miller

River Oak, 2006

a real eye opener!
Wow! what a novel. I enjoyed this book and it was an eye opener for me. I had never heard of this condition before and learned so much. It was not sugar coated and it did not have a fairy tale ending. That's one of the things I enjoyed most about the book. It was just true to life. It makes me even more thankful for my wonderful husband and the life I live. I would love to read more novels ...

Crime Scene Jerusalem

7 reviews
Alton Gansky

River Oak, 2007

Witty, sarcastic, heart-wrenching and engaging
Premier crime scene investigator Maxwell Odom is being sent on a vacation he wants nothing part of. Still grieving over a hidden pain, Max can't keep away from an investigation that's become too personal, and hounding the investigators in charge has landed him into hot water with his superiors. When his boss offers him some "leave time" to lecture at a forensics convention in Jerusalem, it's ...

Hannah Rose: Book Two Of Ahab's Legacy

17 reviews
Louise M. Gouge

River Oak, 2005

Great Research-Well Written-Well Done!
In book two of Ahab's Legacy, we once again meet Hannah Rose, widow of the notorious Captain Ahab. Left with a son to raise alone, Hannah has fled Nantucket and the bittersweet memories of her marriage to Ahab, and to protect her son from the angry people whose lives were destroyed by Ahab's insane rage against a white, rogue whale. Hiding her true identity from all but a select few, Hannah ...

The Rules for Success

1 review
Mamie McCullough

River Oak, 2002

Must Read!
What an excellent book! I have recommended this book over and over and will continue to do so until everyone I know has read it. Ms. McCullough's words are wise and well chosen and I found the book to be a very easy read. The words linger long after the book is closed. She shows how the simple act of doing the right thing and being true to yourself and others is the true key to success. ...

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