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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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The Blended Quilt
by Wanda E. Brunstetter
The setup: Sadie Kuhns has a lot happening in her life. She is creating a unique quilt by blending traditional Amish and Hawaiian patterns, while also working on writing a self-published book.
The problem: Her relationship with Wyman Kauffman has stagnated after six months of courtship. Will he be willing to support her success?
Author Buzz: New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, writing with her daughter-in-law Jean Brunstetter.
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A Castaway in Cornwall
by Julie Klassen
Starring: Laura Callaway, set adrift on the tides of fate by the deaths of her parents and left wanting answers, now lives with her uncle and his disapproving wife in North Cornwall. There she feels like a castaway, always viewed as an outsider even as she yearns to belong.
What happens: While wreckers search for valuables along the windswept Cornwall coast--known for its many shipwrecks but few survivors--Laura searches for clues to the lives lost so she can write letters to next of kin and return keepsakes to rightful owners. When a man is washed ashore after a wreck, Laura acts quickly to protect him from a local smuggler determined to destroy him.
Read it for: "a perfect blend of intrigue and tender moments" (Michelle Griep, Christy Award-winning author).
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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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| 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 Thief of Lanwyn Manor by Sarah E. LaddCornwall, England, 1818: In a mining town where work has slowed, orphaned Lady Julia Twethewey arrives to live with her wealthy uncle, There, she falls for a second son while being courted by his mine-owning older twin, even as items go missing and mysterious events occur.
Series alert: Though each can be enjoyed on its own, this is the 2nd in The Cornwall Novels after The Governess of Penwythe Hall; the 3rd book is The Light at Wyndcliff.
For fans of: Julie Klassen, Jane Austen, the BBC series Poldark. |
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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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