James Rollins’ ‘The Last Odyssey’ is a Dazzling Tribute to Greek Lore [REVIEW]

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An ancient astrolabe leads researchers on a mythical journey that could result in the end of the world in James Rollins’ The Last Odyssey. (Photo by Eric Jusino, Flickr)

Time and again, James Rollins takes readers on cross-continental thrill rides that weave together rich scientific research, fascinating historical details, compelling theology, and explosive action. His latest novel, The Last Odyssey, does not disappoint.
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In B.J. Daniels’ ‘Heartbreaker,’ Trust Isn’t Easy to Come By [REVIEW]

Woman in Montana
Lost in the Montana mountains, one woman must put her trust in the hands of a stranger if she’s to get out alive in B.J. Daniels’ Heartbreaker. (Photo courtesy Canva)

A mysterious woman crash lands in the mountains. A stranger shows up to rescue her. Can he be trusted? And should she reveal her closely guarded secrets to a man she just met? Find out in B.J. Daniels’ latest novel, Heartbreaker. Continue reading “In B.J. Daniels’ ‘Heartbreaker,’ Trust Isn’t Easy to Come By [REVIEW]”

Sara Richardson’s ‘First Kiss with a Cowboy’ is a Lesson in Letting Go [REVIEW]

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He let her go once. But he can’t help but wonder if she remembers her First Kiss with a Cowboy. (Photo by Canva)

She’s a shy romance writer. He’s a rugged rodeo cowboy. They had a moment once before. But will he ever be able to convince her to give him a second chance? Find out in Sara Richardson’s sweet new novel, First Kiss with a Cowboy. Continue reading “Sara Richardson’s ‘First Kiss with a Cowboy’ is a Lesson in Letting Go [REVIEW]”

Chad Zunker’s ‘An Unequal Defense’ Inspires and Entertains [REVIEW]

Homeless man in Austin, Texas
When one of Austin’s homeless is accused of murder, young attorney David Adams comes to his rescue. (Photo by Dustin Ground, Flickr)

A man awakens disoriented and confused. He’s wearing clothes he doesn’t recognize. He’s holding a gun he’s never seen before. And in front of him is the body of a man he swears he didn’t kill. Will anyone believe him? Find out in Chad Zunker’s latest novel, An Unequal Defense. Continue reading “Chad Zunker’s ‘An Unequal Defense’ Inspires and Entertains [REVIEW]”

‘Simon the Fiddler’ Captures the Transcendent Power of Music [REVIEW]

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In post-Civil War Texas, a fiddler with a dream sets out to build a life filled with love and music. (Photo courtesy Canva)

He was always wily and had a knack for evading the conscription officers. Then came the fateful night he finally got caught. Can his passion for song get him through the Civil War? And will his dreams survive intact? Find out in Paulette Jiles’s immersive new historical saga, Simon the Fiddler. Continue reading “‘Simon the Fiddler’ Captures the Transcendent Power of Music [REVIEW]”