Book Review...05 February 2021

 

Old Bones

by

Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

Copyright © 2019 by Splendide Mendax, Inc. and Lincoln Child

Grand Central Publishing

Hachette Book Group

ISBN: 978-1-5387-4722-3 (hardcover)

First Edition: August 2019

I have long been a fan of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child! This book doesn't leave you lacking for adventure and excitement! 

This novel includes our favorite heroine, Nora Kelly. The archeologist is sent on an assignment to the great northwest of the United States, in search of the lost Donner party camp. What she finds will require assist from the local Sheriff's department, as well as the FBI. 

She finds the camp, but what she finds there may cost more than what she's bargained for. It may cost her very life. With a twist you just won't see coming, I highly recommend this novel for any Preston & Childs fans. (And if you're not, this is a great place to start!) 

I give this novel Five Stars 

and a big Thumbs Up!

This book is available on Amazon, by clicking the link below:

The Kindle version is currently $10.99, while the hardcover book is $16.75.

******DISCLOSURE: This book was a private purchase, and as such, was not under any obligation for review. All ideas, and opinions, on this blog are expressly those of the writer.

This I Know by Laura Dingman

 

This I Know

Trusting Your Unknown Future to a Known God

by

Laura Dingman

© 2018 by Laura Dingman

Moody Publishers

ISBN: 978-0-8024-9584-6

This is such a great study guide. This brings us through six weeks of study on what God has done for us, and how we can take that knowledge and KNOW we have a secure bond with Him.

This book takes us through the many lessons that will allow us to know Him better. And it culminates in our remembering what He has actually done for us, when, where, how. And with that remembrance how we can still praise Him, and thank Him for what He has done for us. It's a bit like attending a conference, and you're the star pupil!

God is waiting very patiently for you to remember. And to thank Him.

Ms. Dingman will lead you through this unique study guide. And she will prompt you to the point where you will remember the many times God has taken care of you.

I highly recommend this book for a single person study. There will be several times when you will wish not to make public what you are thinking, so I don't believe this would do well as a group study.

I give this book...

FIVE STARS

and a...

BIG THUMBS UP!

You may purchase this book at Amazon.com

******DISCLOSURE: The book listed above was provided to the blog's author in exchange for a fair and impartial review. There was no monetary exchanges. And the opinions listed above are strictly those of the blog's author. Clicking on links in this blog may result in the author of the blog receiving a small payment if you should order from that link.

Poisoned by Jennifer Donnelly

 

Poisoned

by

Jennifer Donnelly

Copyright © 2020 Jennifer Donnelly

ISBN: 978-1-338-26849-2

Format: Jacketed Hardcover

Scholastic Press

537 Broadway, NY, NY 10012

For Children ages 12 and up, Grade 7 and up

320 Pages 

Available 20 October 2020

While this is a book for older children and teens, I must tell you, I believe it will also take the adult reader by storm. As brilliantly written as any of the Harry Potter series. Look out J.K. Rowling, there is a contender on the market!

Poisoned  is a re-written fairy tale that has been garnered from the likes of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, with a bit of Cinderella, thrown in for good measure. Many forest creatures, some which have not shone their eyes, or is it teeth?, since the Brothers Grimm gave them life, are here!

The story starts in a dreary castle, with a wicked stepmother, who has made herself Queen Regent,  the King long dead, and his beautiful daughter, treated cruelly. The huntsman takes the daughter to the woods, and yeah, you get what is about to happen. Or do you? Donnelly throws some curves you won't believe until the pages float by, even in your adult hands! You won't be able to put it down!

I usually read 3 books at a time, trying to stagger them so that I finish them all at different schedule's, in order to be able to write a decent review for each. However, this time, I finished book one, and did not start another to replace it. I simply doubled up on the time I had available to read this one! I hurriedly finished through book two, and have spent all my reading time devoted to Poisoned.

While the ending was quite predictable, at least to me, it's what was in between the beginning and the end that was anything but! It will keep you on your toes, as the beautiful Princess has her life lost, and nearly lost several times during the book, if not for the brothers who took her in and changed her heart, her beloved Will, companion Arno, giant spider/cook Weber, and Tupfen the adorable ladybug/housekeeper, all taking such good care of her.

You will laugh, cry, and sigh throughout the book. It is, after all, a fairy tale. But a good one.

I highly recommend the book, to all; adults and children of an age, as well.

I give the book...

  

FIVE STARS

and...

a BIG...

THUMBS UP!

You can purchase the book HERE  on Amazon.com.

Kindle is $10.99

Hardcover is $14.99

******DISCLOSURE: This book was provided by Amazon Vine in exchange for a fair and impartial review. No monetary funds were exchanged. The views on this book are those exclusively of the author of this blog. 

Currently Reading

I am currently reading a pre-release book by Sara Poole, titled, Poison. Be watching for the review of this fascinating renaissance book regarding the Borgia's and Rome.