Book Review: A Soldier Surrenders
A Soldier Surrenders by Susan Peek is an incredible story about Saint Camillus de Lellis, a great sinner of the 1500s who became a great saint. He is entirely human, very flawed, and thus easy to empathize with. His story is sure to inspire anyone who struggles with temptation and sin–and who among us doesn’t?!
Book Review: Crusader King
Crusader King: A Novel of Baldwin IV and the Crusades by Susan Peek is an extremely powerful and breathtaking historical novel. I read the entire book within twenty-four hours because it was that good! I literally couldn’t put it down and read the first half in one sitting. In this tremendously moving story, young Baldwin
Book Review: Erin’s Ring
Erin’s Ring by Laura H. Pearl is an unforgettably heartfelt and soul-stirring story of faith and love. It hooked me in the first chapter when 13-year-old Molly, new to the town of Dover, discovers an old Claddagh ring in the dirt around St. Mary’s Church. How did the ring get there? Whose ring is it?
Book Review: Underlake
Underlake by Kia Heavey is an incredible coming-of-age story that is rich with elements of love, mystery, suspense, even a touch of fantasy that you wouldn’t think could work–but WOW!–does it ever!! This unpredictable story is packed with clever twists and turns, and superbly written. The prologue grabs you by the heart, and then we
Book Review: I Thirst
I Thirst is a poetic, unique first novel by Gina Marinello-Sweeney. The writing is fresh, lyrical, and literary. The novel is definitely more character-driven than plot-driven. Twenty-year-old Rebecca meets an interesting young man and they instantly connect. They share a love of writing and embark on a writing project together, through which a deep friendship
Book Review: Finding Grace
Laura H. Pearl’s first novel, Finding Grace, was a pure delight to read. The story is absorbing on so many levels. The main character, Grace, is thirteen at the beginning of the book, but her story spans the years of 1972-1980 as she becomes a young woman in a world fraught with challenges. She strives
“Frozen Footprints” Book Giveaway
Here’s another chance to win a free copy of my Catholic suspense novel Frozen Footprints! The contest ends January 7, 2013. Enter through the below Goodreads link: Goodreads Book Giveaway Frozen Footprints by Therese Heckenkamp Giveaway ends January 07, 2013. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win