Title: The Circus Train Author: Amita Parikh Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Lena Papadapoulos is the daughter of famous circus illusionist, Theo Papadapoulos. She lives on the train traveling across Europe but has never fit in or had an act of her own. So she’s never really fit in. Then she finds a boy, Alexandre, passedContinue reading “The Circus Train – Amita Parikh”
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The Mark of the King – Jocelyn Green
Title: The Mark of the King Author: Jocelyn Green Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Julianne Chevelier is a midwife in 1720 Paris, France. She’s accused and branded a murderer after one of her mothers dies in childbirth. Soon after she’s imprisoned, the king calls for people willing to help colonize Louisiana. They’re promised a good life.Continue reading “The Mark of the King – Jocelyn Green”
The Bedlam Detective – Stephan Gallagher
Title: The Bedlam Detective Author: Stephan Gallagher Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Plot: Sebastian Becker is an investigator with the Bethlehem Hospital, famously known as Bedlam, in the late 1800’s. His newest patient to look into is Sir Owain Lancaster. Sir Owain has recently returned from an adventure in the Amazon that went horribly wrong. He’sContinue reading “The Bedlam Detective – Stephan Gallagher”
The Bookbinder – Pip Williams
Title: The Bookbinder Author: Pip Williams Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Peggy Jones and her sister, Maude, are bookbinders in Oxford, England in 1917. She folds the pages of books into place. When WW1 starts, a wave of Belgium refugees fold into the city. Three Belgium women come to work in the bindery. Lotte, a refugee,Continue reading “The Bookbinder – Pip Williams”
Remarkably Bright Creatures – Shelby van Pelt
Title: Remarkably Bright Creatures Author: Shelby van Pelt Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Tova Sullivan works as a night janitor at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. It keeps her busy since her husband passed and her son disappeared. Her favorite animal at the aquarium is Marcellus, the pacific giant octopus. Tova feels like she can talk toContinue reading “Remarkably Bright Creatures – Shelby van Pelt”
Darkness Duology – Frank Peretti
Titles: Book 1 – This Present Darkness, Book 2 Piercing the Darkness Author: Frank Peretti Genre: Christian Fiction Plot: 1 – Ashton is a small town with a small problem. There’s a group of people who are trying to take over the town. They’re starting with the small college in Ashton. But the real problemContinue reading “Darkness Duology – Frank Peretti”
The Winter Sea – Susanna Kearsley
Title: The Winter Sea Author: Susanna Kearsley Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Carrie McClelland is researching the 1708 attempt to put James Stewart back on the Scottish throne for her next book. She decides to visit the little town next to the Castle Slains ruins in Scotland. While there, Carrie bases her main character off oneContinue reading “The Winter Sea – Susanna Kearsley”
Ordinary Grace – William Kent Krueger
Title: Ordinary Grace Author: William Kent Krueger Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Frank is the son of a pastor in the 60’s. He enjoys running around town with his brother. One summer everything changes. Their sister disappears and is found and is found dead. Frank learns how people deal with sudden changes and develops a deeperContinue reading “Ordinary Grace – William Kent Krueger”
The Road to Paradise – Karen Barnett
Title: The Road to Paradise Author: Karen Barnett Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Margie has just arrived at Mount Rainer National Park. She’s been assigned to work under Park Ranger Ford Brayden. He’s hesitant to work with Margie because she’s got only book knowledge. But Margie is a quick learner and a good tour guide. ButContinue reading “The Road to Paradise – Karen Barnett”
A Talent for Murder – Peter Swanson
Title: A Talent for Murder Author: Peter Swanson Genre: Mystery Plot: Martha’s new husband, Alan, is a traveling salesmen. He sells nerdy merchandise for teachers and does well. Martha notices some blood on Alan’s shirt after a trip. She mentions it to him but he brushes it off. Still, something about it seems suspicious. MarthaContinue reading “A Talent for Murder – Peter Swanson”
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