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Christian Fiction Wednesday 06-11-14

Christian Fiction Wednesday 06-11-14

I know many authors of Christian fiction, and while I don’t have time to keep up with reading all of their books, I love to tell readers about them. Look for my posts about new and recent releases on most Wednesdays. You might find a new-to-you author or see a new release by an already favorite author. Happy reading!

~robin

A PLACE IN HIS HEART by Rebecca DeMarino

Anglican Mary Langton longs to…

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[hanatelige]

Fear Has a Name (Creston Mapes)

Finally read it! Debating whether to take Poison Town with me for my weekend in Florida, or if I’ll just be sitting with my friends listening to it yell, “Read me! Read me now!” I guess I could bring it for the “takeoff”

Spoilers, as always. (more…)

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[staceystone]

I love Creston Mapes and the way he moves a book forward - Poison Town is an awesome title but Fear Has a Name is the first one you have to read! That's my opinion, of course :-)

[hanatelige]

First Book Signing

I went to my very first book signing today. It was awesome. Creston Mapes was (more…)

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[staceystone]

An interview with author Creston Mapes about his book Fear Has A Name. Enjoy!

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Bookworm Confidential: "Fear Has a Name"

"Fear Has a Name" by Creston Mapes:

The story follows the Crittendon family after their house is broken into. Jack Crittendon thinks it is an isolated incident; some drunk or drugged man who wanted money. But then Pamela Crittendon begins to notice that not only her jewels are missing but also her Bible. The biggest clue that this crime is more personal than they think is when they notice that their wedding picture is slashed.

Things get worse when they find out that the man is following them; and more precisely stalking Pamela. Pamela then realizes that she might know who this man is and why he is after her.

Jack is not only worried about his family but also with an incident he is working on at his job with the newspaper. A pastor has been reported missing and it is believed that he might commit suicide. Jack talks to the pastor's wife and she claims that he would never do such a thing. Jack also talks to the pastor's acquaintances and some claim that he might have gone missing because he discovered something wrong going on with some church members.

Amidst all the trouble that they are facing,  Jack and Pamela realize what they must do when they face fear; let God be in control.

The story is seen through the perspectives of four main characters.

The book goes at a fast pace and there is suspense throughout the whole story.

There are a total of about thirty (30) characters; most have major roles in the story.

The book reads more like a fictional story (which it is) but with realistic characters and situations. There are elements in the story that are very real to people; ex. faith, fear, etc. I think the author does a good job at mixing suspense and mystery with real topics that people face.

                                                                      (ISBN 978-0-7814-0816-5)

                                                            I give this book a rating of: 5 out of 5

This is just my little ole opinion on “Fear Has a Name”. I’m just a bookworm typing out my opinion on a book I read. :) 

To read my more detailed book review for “Fear Has a Name”, go to: http://bookwormdigest.tumblr.com/post/56728985751/bookworm-digest-fear-has-a-name

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Bookworm Digest: "Fear Has a Name"

The story does have its fictional elements; basically the mystery and suspense elements in the story. But the story also has real elements that we face in our lives. For example, we do face danger in this world and sometimes fear will make us forget everything that we believe in and act in an opposite manner of what we are used to behaving.

I had never read a Christian Fiction book before, so I did not know how this book would be. I like how this book was written. The story is not boring at all, there is always a quick pace and so much mystery and suspense. And there is also the realism in the way the characters behave, ex. praying to God when they face trouble.

I think that there can be so much more material for other books in the series, especially dealing with development of the characters. I thought that there would be some sort of conclusion to Pamela's mother in this book (ex. dealing with fear on a better level), but maybe this will appear in another book.

I like how both of the "stories" in the book ended up turning into one. I did not foresee that happening. I actually thought that the story would end up somehow with the characters of Granger, Pam, and Pam's mom dealing with the situation together. 

I can't wait for the next book in the series; "Poison Town".

To read my general book review for “Fear Has a Name”, go to: http://bookwormconfidential.tumblr.com/post/56729117258/bookworm-confidential-fear-has-a-name