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Christian Fiction January 2021
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| Burden of Proof by Davis BunnStarring: Ethan Barrett, a 55-year-old ex-pro surfer dying of skin cancer who's still haunted by his brother's decades-old unsolved murder.
What it's about: Ethan's scientist sister-in-law has found a way to send people back in time. With nothing to lose, Ethan travels to 1985 to uncover the truth about his brother’s death...and maybe even stop it.
Reviewers say: "combines propulsive plotting with sharp observations on what it means to live a good, faithful life" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| Things We Didn't Say by Amy Lynn GreenWhat it is: an accomplished debut novel in epistolary form that takes place during World War II on the Minnesota home front.
What it's about: Johanna Berglund unhappily returns to her small hometown to work as a translator at a new German prisoner of war camp. Amid prejudice and secrets, she censors POW letters and corresponds with her friend, Peter Ito, who works at a school for military intelligence officers -- and then she's charged with treason.
For fans of: Sarah Sundin's many World War II-era novels or The Last Year of the War and A Bridge Across the Ocean by Susan Meissner. |
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| Nothing Short of Wondrous by Regina ScottWhat happens: In 1886 Yellowstone National Park, widowed Kate Tremaine, the mom of a six-year-old, agrees to guide a cavalry officer who's protecting the land and the last wild buffalo herd. In exchange, he'll do repairs at her small hotel. But trouble arrives in the form of threatening poachers.
Series alert: This is the "brilliant, awe-inspiring" (Booklist) 2nd in the American Wonders series after the delightful A Distance Too Grand, about a female photographer at the Grand Canyon. The 3rd entry, A View Most Glorious, is set at Mt. Rainier and due in October. |
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The Dress Shop on King Street by Ashley ClarkWhat it's about: In 1946, Millie Middleton left home to keep her heritage hidden, carrying the dream of owning a dress store. Decades later, when Harper's future in fashion falls apart, she visits her mentor Millie. When the revelation of a family secret leads them to Charleston and a rare opportunity, can they overcome doubts and failures for a chance at their dreams? Author praise for the book: "A rich, complex, and uplifting story of family lost and found that I won't soon forget. Highly recommended!"--COLLEEN COBLE, USA Today bestselling author of the Lavender Tide series and One Little Lie
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The Coffee Corner by Amy ClipstonWhat it is: In this third installment of Amy Clipston's Amish Marketplace series, an acquaintance grows into love over a few well-timed cups of coffee. What it's about: Alongside her cousins who have booths of their own, Bethany Gingerich runs a busy and successful coffee and donut stand at the Amish market. Micah Zook and his grandfather, Enos, visit Bethany every Saturday morning to purchase coffee and donuts before going to work at Enos's custom outdoor furniture shop. When Micah and his grandfather don't come to see her one Saturday morning, Bethany begins to worry. And when she learns that tragedy has struck, she wonders how to help Micah in his time of need.
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Books You May Have Missed
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| The Happy Camper by Melody CarlsonThe setup: Dillon Michaels has had it with her selfish boyfriend and her unfulfilling yet time-consuming job. So she leaves both, heading home to her ill grandfather's Oregon farm.
The problem: Her mother, who's having her own problems, has moved in, too, leaving Dillon to sleep on the uncomfy couch. So Dillion sets out to restore an old camper, enjoying the work and learning from the handsome hardware store owner...until her ex shows up.
Read it for: the lighthearted story, sweet romance, and Dillion's strong faith in God. |
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What it's about: In this dual-time narrative, Ivy Rose returns to her hometown to oversee an estate sale but soon discovers her grandmother left behind more than trinkets and photo frames--she provided a path to the truth behind Ivy's adoption. How it started: Twenty-four years earlier, Harvey James finds an abandoned newborn who gives him a sense of human connection for the first time in his life. His desire to care for the baby runs up against the stark fact that he is homeless. When he becomes entwined with two people seeking to help him find his way, Harvey knows he must keep the baby a secret or risk losing the only person he's ever loved.
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| You Belong With Me by Tari FarisWhat happens: Luke Johnson discovers a box that holds details about his birth mother while remodeling his childhood foster home in charming Heritage, Michigan, but he doesn't want to dig into the past. Still, his best friend Hannah Thornton hires a PI, which causes a rift between them that sends Luke away from Heritage.
Series alert: This is Tari Faris' debut novel and the 1st entry in her Restoring Heritage series; the 2nd book is Until I Met You.
For fans of: Karen Kingsbury, Robin Lee Hatcher, and Denise Hunter. |
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| The Bridge to Belle Island by Julie KlassenWhat it's about: In 1819 England, disgraced lawyer Benjamin Booker is sent to a remote island in the Thames to investigate the mysterious death of a senior partner's old friend.
What happens: Booker, who was manipulated by a beautiful woman in the past, is drawn to Isabelle, a lovely, enigmatic woman...and the case’s chief suspect.
Read it for: the combination of history, twisty mystery, and charming romance; the gothic atmosphere. |
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| The Water Keeper by Charles MartinWhat it's about: Former priest Murphy Shepherd lives alone on an island near Jacksonville, Florida, tending an old church. When he meets a young woman from a party boat, he's afraid she's a victim of human trafficking. When she disappears, he works with her mother and others they meet, including a smart dog and an ex-con, to save her.
Read it for: the compelling story, the appealing characters, and the boat and sailing details.
Did you know? The sequel, The Letter Keeper, comes out in June. |
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