Musings by Erin

  Steven James has long been among my favorites when it comes to suspense novels. With intense and intricate plot-lines, his characters race against the clock to save the world - of course that over-simplifies things. But his characters are always wonderful, there is always growth, intensity, and suspense. And I always feel smarter after reading his books. This one was no exception. Here's a bit about the book: When the past scratches its way into the present, it can leave deep scars. A series of cryptic clues leads Department of Defense redactor Travis Brock to suspect that a grim chapter from his past is not yet over. With the help of his eidetic memory and his newly formed team, he must unearth the truth and stop a terrorist group from stealing one of the military’s most highly guarded technological breakthroughs. With it, the group commit a daring act of espionage that could upend the work of one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical firms and impact millions of people worldwid...

  When it comes to historical fiction, Roseanna M. White tops the charts of authors that I have to read. Her stories are filled with complex characters, great development, intriguing plots, great banter, solid faith elements and beautiful story arcs. A Noble Scheme is now one of my favorites of hers. Though it does not have as much light humor in it as some of her others, this dealt with greater spiritual depth and the full gamut of emotions. This is book 2 in The Imposters series and though the story stands alone, I do recommend reading book 1 first in order to get a feel for who The Imposters are and their dynamics. Here's a bit about this book: 1909 In the opulent and perilous world of high society’s most elite–and most dangerous–families, two investigators must set aside their broken hearts to uncover the truth. Gemma Parks is known to the London elite as G. M. Parker, a columnist renowned for her commentary on the cream of society. Behind the scenes, she uses her talents to ai...

  Amanda Wen is a relatively new author on the scene of Christian fiction. She pens beautiful women's fiction in a dual timeline setting with a light romance thread, a solid faith thread and wonderful character development. The Rhythm of Fractured Grace is the 3rd book in the Sedgwick County Chronicles, but can be read as a stand-alone. However, it's best when read with the other 2, though, as you get a richer picture of the main character's history. This story had great depth with heavier subject matter (though the book itself did not feel heavy) with lots and lots of grace. Using the link of a broken violin that needs repair in both timelines, the author weaves in the healing of not only the violin, but also the major characters. The book deals heavily with themes of forgiveness and healing, including the "me too" and "church too" movements.  Here's a bit about the book: Is Siobhan too far gone to respond to the song of a God who's calling her ...