Week in Review | 2009-07-17

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BOOK REVIEW | Another Stab at Life

Another Stab at Life
by Anita Higman

Bailey Walker has suffered quite a few losses. In the midst of her downer moments, she receives an unexpected inheritance gift – her grandmother’s dilapidated mansion. The now former realtor decides to move in with the intentions of fixing up the monstrous house. Upon her arrival, some not so friendly neighbors have left her some gruesome surprises. Not sure what to do, Bailey decides to stick it out since she doesn’t have anyplace else to go.

BOOK REVIEW | Kill Me If You Can

Kill Me If You Can
by Nicole Young

Patricia Amble, better known as Tish, has arrived in Michigan for her next renovation project. This particular project could prove to be especially trying for her because it’s the same cabin where she spent her childhood summers. Upon arrival, it becomes evident someone doesn’t welcome Tish’s return. The person in question has left a photo of Tish’s deceased mother on the bed with the words, “Don’t ask why.”

Not a deterrent, Tish eases into the lives of her “long-lost” family members on her dad’s side, most of whom are very reluctant to talk about the 26 year old mystery surrounding her mother’s death. Was it really suicide? Tish keeps asking questions that no one seems willing to answer. At a certain point it seems she’s been asking too many questions, and somebody is not happy. To top it all off, she manages to catch the attention of some pretty dangerous drug dealers.

Her once simple goal to renovate a cabin turns into a rollercoaster ride on finding the truth and keeping her life.

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BOOK REVIEW | Crime & Clutter

Crime & Clutter
by Cyndy Salzman

Chick Lit meets mystery. That’s how I would describe Crime & Clutter by Cyndy Salzman.

The Friday Afternoon Club better know as FAC meet each week for encouragement, to fellowship, and share some spectacular recipes. This is the second novel in the Friday Afternoon Club series. The women are fun, comical and more than willing to support each other as well as solve problems. Liz, the protagonist and newspaper columnist, is a down to earth mother and wife who often ends up at the center of mayhem. This time around, Mary Alice, the one deemed to have-it-all-together has a secret. It doesn’t take long for the good intentioned FAC members to pull the secret out of a very reluctant Mary Alice. Read more

BOOK REVIEW | Like A Sheep Gone Astray

Like a Sheep Gone Astray
By Leslie Sherrod

Rev. Anthony Murdock’s story can be compared to Job, except in Anthony’s case, his sins have definitely come back to haunt him and he knows it. Driven by greed and ambition, Anthony accepted some unscrupulous offers all for the mighty dollar. Now that Anthony has turned his life around, working as an associate minister at a local country church, his conscience is driving him to redeem his past transgressions. With a wife determined to live the good life, Anthony’s decision to come clean could pose a problem. Not just for his marriage, but for several individuals. Read more

BOOK REVIEW | Seventy Times Seven

Seventy Times Seven
by Brandt Dodson

Private Detective Colton Parker is hired by wealthy businessman Lester Cheeks. Lester has acquired almost everything he has wanted in life except for solid, intimate relationships. A bit on the geek side for most of his life, Lester has never fit in socially with people, which makes him one unlikable man. With his wife Claudia by his side people tolerate Lester. When Claudia disappears, poor Lester is beside himself and determined to locate the love of his life. Read more

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