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Death:  The Ultimate Uninvited Guest For Christmas

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Christmas Pudding, Cached Art, and a Castle Full of Guests Can Be a Killer

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The House by the River Lena Manta A emotional and poignant Greek family saga following five young women as they pursue their dreams, only to realize their home by the river is a healing place.

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SUMMARY Life was simple in the house by the river at the foot of Mount Olympus in Greece. Theodora and the tall, handsome Gerasimos kept goats and chickens and a vegetable garden in the years preceding World War ll. And during this time they have five bright, beautiful and talented daughters: Melissanthi, Julia, Aspasia, Polyxeni, and Magdalini. Gerasimos faces an unfortunate death during the war and Theodora must use her wits and fortitude to keep her daughters fed and safe during the German occupation.

One by one, each of her daughters leaves home to pursue her dream for a future far away from the remote and simple village life. But before they go, Theodora takes each of them down to the river and assures them that when times get tough, they are always welcome to come back home again. She assures them that the river will wash away whatever trials and tribulations they may encounter. The storied life of each daughter is told independent of the others. Some marry and have children, some have careers and become famous, others follow their husbands around the world and enjoy wealth, and some experience loss and tragedy. They are all beautiful, independent women in the pursuit of their dreams far away from the house by the river.

“Life is like the river that flows in front of us. It carries you easily with it and pulls you wherever it’s going. And a river doesn’t come back. If it takes you way, you can’t come back. Always be careful of the river… make sure it doesn’t carry you away.“

REVIEW Can you imagine having five daughters? Talk about drama! THE HOUSE BY THE RIVER is a riveting and delightfully entertaining saga that will grab you from the start. I listened to the Audible version which is over eighteen hours long. Many a night I would find myself staying awake late into the night. It was just to good to turn off…just 15 more minutes again and again! The writing was absolutely spell-binding and the character development superb. The chronicles of each the daughters lives were riveting, and busting with drama. My all-time favorite part of this book was when Theodora threw an memorable fit with Gerasimos and demanded that their daughter be educated. They were the very first girls in the village to go to school. Anyone who likes intricate family drama would like this epic novel, which spans over four decades.

Lena Manta has written thirteen books This is the first novel by the acclaimed Greek writer to appear in English translation. She was born in Istanbul, Turkey, to Greek parents. She moved to Greece at a young age where she now lives with her husband and two children on the outskirts of Athens. Translator Gail Holst-Warhalf Narrator Courtney Patterson Publisher Brilliance Audio Publication November 1, 2017.

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KILLMAN CREEK Rachel Caine

MY RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️▫️ PUBLISHER Brilliance Audio PUBLISHED December 12, 2018

You will want to take a deep breath before plunging into this intense action-packed thriller, that will have you gasping for air.

SUMMARY Gwen Proctor’s just received a text. YOU ARE NOT SAFE ANYWHERE it said. Her ex-husband, psycho-killer Melvin Royal, had broken out of prison twelve days ago. This shadow of a man is coming after her and her children. But instead of cowering any longer with her two children in a mid-priced hotel, she is going after him. She is going to hunt him down and finally put an end to their fear, and the campaign of terror he and his followers have waged against them. Gwen leaves her children, Lanny and Conner, with well-armed friends that she hopes are capable of protecting them. With the help of Sam Cade, the brother of one of Melvin victims, Gwen embarks on the hunt for a monster. As she and Sam begin to uncover a trail of Melvin’s followers, her world turns upside down. Video surfaces, calling into question Gwen’s innocence in Melvin’s escapades. As trust among her small circle of friends vanishes, Gwen at a loss, is left with nothing but anger and vengeance, and she’ll do whatever it takes to protect her children.

REVIEW “Melvin Royal stalks me in the brief darkness when I close my eyes. Blink and he’s on the street. Blink and he’s walking up the stair to the motel’s second floor open walkway. Blink and he’s outside the door, listening.” You can feel the fear in Gwen’s thoughts. The fear is there always, every minute of every day, and on every page of this haunting tale. KILLMAN CREEK is an intense read. It’s a gripping thriller that will have you hiding under the covers. Gwen’s character is amazing, she is both strong and yet vulnerable, fearless and yet scared. And you’ll find yourself hoping she survives the hunt.

KILLMAN CREEK is the sequel to RACHEL CAINE’s bestseller, Stillhouse Lake, and it is every bit as good as the first. While you could read KILLMAN CREEK by itself, why would you want to? It’s so much better if you read Stillhouse Lake first. Jump on board while the series is new. RACHEL CAINE is an amazing and skillful author, and I’m hoping to read more from her in the future.