Daughter of Eden: Eve's Story ~ Review

Daughter of Eden: 

Eve's Story

By Jill Eileen Smith

First off, let me just say, Biblical Fiction isn't really my thing as it is so subjective to imagination to fill in the in-between bits that may or may not be plausible in my opinion (or denominational upbringing). But I was curious about how Eve's life would be portrayed. 

We are first given a glimpse of Creation with the waking of the angelic beings, specifically Michael, and from there, the world we know, but in its infancy - perfect and unmarred. When Adam was brought forth he worked this new world, enjoying its beauty, naming the animals he lived with, and talking with the Creator. His singleness resulted in one last creation - the first woman. Together she and Adam tended the world and animals around them, enjoying perfect joy and love, no strife until Lucifer sought to inflict great pain upon the Creator. Through deceit, he convinced her to disobey, to eat what was forbidden, and to offer Adan the same.

What follows after takes us through a narrative of Eve's life - her pain, her struggles, her shame, and her guilt. Everything changed, including her relationship with her husband. No longer the happy, loving man she had always known, their relationship is now laced with guilt and blame.

I will admit when I first started reading it I was a little surprised that the author had Adam and Eve competing with one another as they ran or swam. Competing seemed out of place in a world that was perfect and without greed or strife. But after the first sin, it made more sense because now there was resentment. Eve was now under Adam's authority, whereas before, they had been equals, partners.

This book is Eve's story, the story of humanity's story, but it is also the story of the unseen. The birth and fall of Creation and humanity were entwined from their earliest moments. Both fell when jealousy was allowed to grow within Lucifer; he stoked it - desiring more for himself than what was given. This is the story of the ultimate longing of the heart, the separation of what should be.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

The first time she opens her eyes, Eve gazes on One whose beauty nearly blinds her, whose breath is in her lungs. Her Creator takes her hand and gives her to one like her and yet different. Together, she and Adam experience pure joy as they explore Eden. But her favorite moments are when the Creator comes to walk with them, day after day.

Until everything changes. With one act of disobedience, Eve finds that her world is no longer a friendly place. With remorse in her heart, she must face the unknown future--the births, the deaths, the sacrifices, the loss of the one home she has ever known. Perhaps worst of all is the loss of trust, not only with her Creator but with the man who shares her life. How will they ever survive out of Eden?

Bestselling biblical fiction author Jill Eileen Smith imagines the life of the first woman to ever live, unspooling a story of love, loss, and the promise of redemption.

Wyoming Wild ~ Review

Wyoming Wild

By Sarah M. Eden

Liesl Hodges had tried her best to protect the citizens of Sand Creek from her father's murderous violence. But she can only do so much before his anger is turned toward her. But when she overhears him plotting to kill a respected US Marshal, she has no choice but to send out a warning.

When John Hawking receives an anonymous warning that his life is in danger, he has no choice but to investigate. Sand Creek seems peaceful enough, but once you look beneath the surface, everything isn't as it first appears. But finding the source of his warning may take more effort than Hawk first anticipated, but he hopes that Sheriff Hodges's daughter may help him find the answers he seeks.

When Hawk learns the truth about his warning, he discovers that stopping the injustice and evil that have made a home in Sand Creek just might be his hardest case ever because his stone-cold heart is involved.

Wyoming Wild is a delightful visit to 1876's Wyoming Territory. This book is a Western Proper Romance, and it is an excellent addition to the Proper Romance series. Liesl and Hawk are well-suited in their attempt to stop injustice and protect those under their care. Both have trouble with not acting, but this is one time when time and planning can't be rushed, not if they hope to stop the man who is plotting to end their lives.

As this is a Proper Romance, you are assured of a sweet romance that is most definitely in the Clean Romance zone. There is a bit of a mystery as to who is involved in what is happening in Sand Creek, but the main focus is on Hawk and Liesl and their connection. But can a young woman with every reason to distrust lawmen and a lawman who has hardened his heart have a chance at a happily ever after? If you are a fan of Sarah M. Eden's work you'll enjoy this newest offering. Or if you've never read her before, this is an excellent one to start with.  

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I give my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

Hearts collide when a sheriff’s daughter asks a hardened US Marshal

to join her fight for justice and rid a small town of her corrupt father.

Wyoming Territory, 1876

US Marshal John “Hawk” Hawking is one of the most respected lawmen in the West, so when a telegram arrives from the small town of Sand Creek warning him of a death threat against him, he immediately begins an investigation.

Posing as a farmer, Hawk heads to Sand Creek, a town ruled by a violent and corrupt sheriff. Only one person is trying to stop him—Liesl, the sheriff’s own daughter. When she meets the self-assured and attractive new farmer, John, she hopes he might help her in the fight for justice.

John is completely unfazed by Sheriff Hodges’s attempts at intimidation, and Liesl is quickly swept up by Hawk’s courage and integrity. Just as quickly, Hawk finds himself falling for Liesl’s strength and bravery, as well as her grace and beauty.

When Liesl discovers John’s true identity, she feels betrayed. Despite her lingering distrust of him, Liesl agrees to work with him to enact a dangerous plan that will put the criminals away forever. Liesl must put her life, and her heart, in the hands of this lawman if she has any hope of saving her family and her town.

Graysen Foxx and the Treasure of Principal Redbeard ~ Review

Graysen Foxx and the Treasure of Principal Redbeard

Grayson Foxx #1

By J. Scott Savage

First off let me say that this book is written for Middle Grade readers but adults will enjoy references to their growing up years. This book is just too funny in places - at one point in his archeological endeavors Gray comes across an old form of writing that may be hieroglyphics, a series of squiggles and swirles that upon closer inspection was cursive writing. 

This isn't a book of bathroom humor to entertain kids but honest to goodness funny situations all set in elementary school with a flair of the dramatic as Gray and his friends search out lost treasures that may be found on the school's grounds. And the greatest treasure is that of Principal Redbeard who confiscated toys and whatnot from students years, and years, ago and at an abrupt dismissal never returned the items to the students.

Everything isn't totally fun and games as Grey has to deal with bullies, but there are lessons to be had as his kindness, care, and concern of his fellow students help them overcome together. 

I highly recommend this book as clean reading fun that also offers a few valuable insights into life at the same time. I have no qualms or concerns in doing so. Yes, some of this situations in regards to the treasure hunting are highly unlikely but they are just catalysts to the adventure portion of the story. 

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

Join Graysen Foxx on a wild, treasure-hunting adventure!

Ordinary Elementary is anything but ordinary. Below the classrooms are winding, abandoned, underground passages filled with lost treasures. Fifth-grader Graysen Foxx, aka The Gray Fox—finder of secrets, solver of mysteries, and explorer of the unknown—is hot on the trail of the legendary treasure of Principal Redbeard, which includes decades of confiscated gadgets, rare comic books, first-edition Pokémon trading cards, an original Rubik’s Cube, and a retro handheld video game.

Graysen is determined to find the treasure and share it with his fellow students. His nemesis, Raven Ransom—nicknamed “Red Raven”—plans to stop him and claim the prizes for herself, just like she did with the game-winning home run kickball everyone thought was lost on the roof of the school.

Wearing his adventurer-iconic fedora, journaling in his field notebook, and wielding his elastic stretchy hand, Graysen is ready for action. But can he avoid the second-grade spy network working for Raven? Could the third-grade twins, Maya and Jack, give him an advantage? Can he avoid the ruthless sixth graders while trying to protect the innocent first graders? And who is the mysterious Midnight Moth who is leaving cryptic notes and riddles?

It's a battle between courage and cunning, smarts and shrewdness, charity and cheating. With the treasure on the line, can Graysen trust his rival—or is it just another one of her traps? May the best treasure hunter win!

Rescuing Her Ranch ~ Review

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Rescuing Her Ranch by Lisa Jordan, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Rescuing Her Ranch 

Stone River Ranch #1 

By Lisa Jordan

Macey Stone has always loved her childhood home, but an incident drove her away years ago. But now she needs to come home; her future is up in the air. But when she helps out her sister by caring for her former BFF's daughter she never expected it to turn into something a little more permanent.

Cole Crawford betrayed her in high school, and she left home and never looked back. Cole has regretted not speaking up when Macey needed him. And with Macey back in town, he's determined not to hurt her again. But with his uncle determined to get a prime portion of her family's land, that might be difficult. 

As Macey and Cole work together, old feelings are rekindled. But the old sting of Cole's betrayal all those years ago, combined with the fact he works for the very man trying to steal her land, makes Macey more than a little leery of Cole and his motives.

Cole is caught between his feelings for Macey, his friendship with the entire Stone family, and the needs of his daughter. Can he do what is right without losing everything? 

Rescuing Her Ranch is the first book in the Stone River Ranch series, and if this book is any indication, it will be an enjoyable reading experience. As this is a Love Inspired offering, you are assured that this will be a clean read with a satisfying ending. Both Cole and Macey are stubborn, and at times they are their own worst enemy. Cole has allowed himself to be belittled by his uncle, and Macey has allowed past grievances to influence her current view and response to various situations.  Overall a fairly good read that is a good snow day diversion.

About the Book 

Title: Rescuing Her Ranch 

Series: Stone River Ranch #1 

Author: Lisa Jordan 

Publisher: Harlequin Love Inspired 

Release Date: January 24, 2023 

Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

A fight for her future… Might not be the one she thinks. 

Returning home after losing her job, Macey Stone agrees to care for the daughter of old friend Cole Crawford. Then she discovers that Cole’s uncle’s company wants to bulldoze her family’s land. Seeing the devoted dad with his child soon has her falling for the enemy. But can she choose between saving Stone River Ranch…and helping the man who’s stolen her heart? 

From Love Inspired: 

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About the Author

Heart, home and faith have always been important to Lisa Jordan, so writing stories with those elements come naturally. Happily married for over 30 years to her real-life hero, she and her husband have two grown sons. Lisa enjoys family time, good books, and creative time with friends.

Connect with Lisa by visiting lisajordanbooks.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

 

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Rescuing Her Ranch, a set of handmade cards, and a $20 Amazon gift card!

The full tour schedule is linked below. 

The giveaway begins at midnight on February 28, 2023, 

and will last through 11:59 PM EST on March 7, 2023. 

The winner will be notified within 2 weeks of the close of the giveaway 

and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of the prize. 

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Chris Crossed Murder ~ Spotlight

 

Today I'm spotlighting Chris Crossed Murder 

by Lauren Carr

Book Details:

Book Title:  Chris Crossed Murder 

Series: (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #4) 

Author: Lauren Carr

Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +) 

Genre:  Mystery

Publisher:  Acorn Book Services

Release date:   Feb 22, 2023

Content Rating:  PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!

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"Carr is a master at creating unique, complex plots and colorful characters, both evident in her latest cold case mystery featuring  Chris Matheson and the geezer squad. The plot is twisted, the mystery unique and the ending a surprise. A must-read!" - Review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery, Book Four) by Marilyn R. Wilson, Author, Speaker, Book Reviewer

"Lauren Carr is among my favorite mystery writers. She knows how to write a fun tale while keeping readers engaged. ...I would give Chris Crossed Murder one hundred stars if I could. I believe readers who enjoy reading well-written and clean cozy mysteries will most definitely want to read it. I have no doubt they will enjoy it as much as I did. The fifth installment from A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery series is on my radar for when it releases." - Review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery, Book Four) by Amy Campbell, Locks Hooks and Books

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Book Description:
​It proves to be a Christmas to remember when the Matheson family receives the horrendous news that Chris Matheson’s body has been found in the woods near an international airport.

Everyone is stunned—especially Chris Matheson.

The mystery deepens when they discover the victim has Chris’s federal agent badge and appears to have been investigating one of his old cases.

The Geezer Squad’s latest case is not only a whodunit but who-got-dun. Is this a case of mistaken identity? Was Chris the intended victim? If not, then they must identify the murder victim to find his killer.
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With Christmas days away, join the Chris Matheson and the Geezer Squad as they race to piece together the clues to their most puzzling case yet.

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Book Details:

Book Title: ICE  (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #1) by Lauren Carr
Category:  Adult fiction,  364 pages
Genre:  Mystery
Publisher:  Acorn Book Services
Release date:  February 26, 2018
Content Rating:  PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!

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"Lauren spins an amazing web of lies, murder and love that will have you on the edge of your seat...I love the way Lauren spun this novel - I could not put the book down! I had to know what happened to Sandy and her unborn child and how this disappearance was tied into a string of other murders. I never saw the end coming but it was perfect and suited the novel. A definite must read novel!" 5-Star Review by Carla at Working Mommy Journal

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Book Description:
​When Sandy Lipton and her unborn child disappeared, the court of public opinion found young Chris Matheson guilty. Decades later, the retired FBI agent returns home to discover that the cloud of suspicion cast over him and his family has never lifted. 

With the help of a team of fellow retired law enforcement officers, each a specialist in their own field of investigation, Chris Matheson starts chipping away at the ice on this cold case to uncover what had happened to Sandy and her baby and the clues are getting hot!

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Book Details:

Book Title: Winter Frost  (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #2) by Lauren Carr
Category:  Adult fiction,  332 pages
Genre:  Mystery
Publisher:  Acorn Book Services
Release date:  January 22, 2019
Content Rating:  PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!

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"Filled with twists and turns, Winter Frost reads perfectly well as a stand-alone, although it is part of a series. The author creates tension and suspense throughout by keeping the reader guessing; she keeps readers engaged with well fleshed out characters and a dash of humor. Sterling, the retired German Shepherd police dog turned card shark, is a new favorite. As the story flows, the truth unfolds, layer by layer, leading to a satisfying conclusion.

"Winter Frost was an entertaining, at times humorous read with suspense, some surprises, and even cute animals in the mix." Review of Winter Frost by The iRead Review

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Book Description:
​It all started with a chance encounter in the city with Blair, his late wife.

Chris Matheson and the Geezer Squad, working under the guise of a book club, dig into the events surrounding his late wife’s supposed death halfway around the globe. A state department employee shoots himself in the back three times. A CIA operative goes missing. A woman is targeted by an international assassin three years after being declared dead in a terrorist attack overseas. 

Nothing is as it seems. 

In his most personal cold case, Chris fights to uncover why the state department told him that Blair, the mother of his children, had been killed when she was alive. What had she uncovered that has made her a target? Who terrified her so much that she had gone into hiding and why are they now after him?

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Book Details:

Book Title:  The Last Thing She Said (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #3) by Lauren Carr
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +),  386 pages
Genre:  Mystery
Publisher:  Acorn Book Services
Release date:   July 22, 2019
Content Rating:  PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!

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"Too many twists and turns to easily share about this book. Nevertheless, Carr has pulled off another "hit" that kept me reading in one setting until the clues were so well together that the villain fell into our laps...or Chris's, LOL Carr has put a lot into the book beyond the mysteries this time...Characters enjoyed chocotinis, visited book stores...and even blundered into getting engaged (the ring had been purchased 4 months ago)... But, for me, a special thank you for the political spoof at a time when politics at the national level is devastating, gave me a laugh and lightened the load of it all!" - Review by Glenda Bixler, Book Reader's Heaven

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Book Description:
​“I’m working on the greatest mystery ever,” was the last thing noted mystery novelist Mercedes Livingston said to seven-year-old Chris Matheson before walking out of Hill House Hotel never to be seen again.

For decades, the writer’s fate remained a puzzling mystery until an autographed novel and a letter put a grown-up Chris Matheson on the trail of a cunning killer. With the help of a team of fellow retired law enforcement officers, each a specialist in their own field of investigation, Chris puts a flame to this cold case to uncover what had really happened that night Mercedes Livingston walked out of Hill House Hotel. Watch out! The clues are getting hot!
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Meet the Author:

​Selling over half a million books worldwide, Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Thorny Rose, Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries, and Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries—thirty titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns!

Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor. 

The owner of Acorn Book Services and iRead Book Tours, Lauren is also a publishing manager, consultant, and virtual book tour coordinator for independent authors.  

Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions. 

She lives with her husband, and two spoiled rotten German shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV. 

connect with the author: website ~ blog ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ twitter ~ pinterest

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Tour Schedule:

Feb 22 - Mystery Review Crew - book series spotlight/guest post/giveaway
Feb 22 - The Book Countess– book series spotlight/author interview/giveaway
Feb 22 – Locks Hooks and Books – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/author interview/giveaway
Feb 22 - Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review  of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/guest post/giveaway
Feb 23- Leanne Bookstagram– book review of ICE
Feb 24 – My WorldReads– book series spotlight/author interview/giveaway
​Feb 24 – Book Reviews by Linda Moore – book series spotlight/giveaway
Feb 27 - Splashes of Joy – book review of ICE/giveaway
Feb 27- Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of WINTER FROST/giveaway
Feb 27 – Bound 4 Escape– book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Feb 28 - Blooming with Books - book series spotlight/giveaway
Feb 28 - Splashes of Joy – book review of WINTER FROST/giveaway
Feb 28 - Paws.Read.Repeat – audiobook book review of ICE/giveaway
Mar 1 -  Leanne Bookstagram – book review of WINTER FROST
Mar 1 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/guest post/giveaway
​Mar 1 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway
Mar 2 – Diane’s Book Journal – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER
Mar 2 - Leels Loves Books - book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 3 - Novels Alive – book review of ICE/giveaway
Mar 3 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review of ICE/giveaway
Mar 3 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/guest post/giveaway
Mar 3 – Bigreadersite – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 6 - Welcome To MLM Opinions Reviews – book review of ICE/giveaway
Mar 6 –Novels Alive – book review of WINTER FROST/giveaway
Mar 7 - Welcome To MLM Opinions Reviews – book review of WINTER FROST/giveaway
Mar 7 -  Leanne Bookstagram – book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID
Mar 8 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book series spotlight/guest post/giveaway
Mar 8 - Paws.Read.Repeat – audiobook book review of WINTER FROST/giveaway
Mar 8 - Welcome To MLM Opinions Reviews – book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway
Mar 9 - Splashes of Joy – book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway
Mar 9 - Welcome To MLM Opinions Reviews – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 9 – FUONLYKNEW – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/guest post/giveaway
Mar 10 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review of WINTER FROST/giveaway
Mar 10 –Novels Alive – book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway
Mar 10 - Splashes of Joy – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 13 – Liese's Blog – book series spotlight
Mar 14 – Paws.Read.Repeat – audiobook book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway
Mar 14 - Library of Clean Reads – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 15 –Novels Alive – book spotlight of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 15 –Novels Alive – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 16 -  Leanne Bookstagram – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 16 – Olio by Marilyn – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 17 – Celticlady's Reviews – book series spotlight/author interview/giveaway
Mar 17 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway
Mar 17 - Christa Reads and Writes - book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER 
Mar 17 - Older & Smarter? – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/author interview/giveaway
Mar 20 - Books for Books - book series spotlight
Mar 20 – Sandra's Book Club – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER
Mar 21 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 21 – fundinmental – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 22 - My Reading Getaway – book review of ICE/giveaway
Mar 22 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of WINTER FROST/giveaway
Mar 23 - My Reading Getaway – book review of WINTER FROST/giveaway
Mar 23 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway
Mar 24 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/guest post/giveaway
Mar 24 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 24 – Pause for Tales – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 27 – My Reading Journeys – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 28 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book series spotlight/guest post/giveaway
Mar 28 -- My Reading Getaway – book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway
Mar 29 – inspired.j.reads – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER
Mar 30 - My Reading Getaway – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 31 – Adventurous Jessy – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
Mar 31 - Just Another Reader - book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER/giveaway
TBD - Christa Reads and Writes - book review of ICE 

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The Oasis King ~ Review

The Oasis King

The Oasis Chronicles #1

By Mark David Pullen

The Oasis King is an interesting book that should appeal to middle-grade readers. Dylan, Jack, and Tripp are cousins who are about to have an adventure that takes them to a new and unknown world. But what they discover is something they never imagined - a lost world with strange and unfamiliar creatures. There are dangers they must confront, and a stranger who has dogs with him offers the cousins protection.

This is the first book in a new series that has fantastical elements to it that are best explored first-hand as a reader. What Dylan, Jack, and Tripp experience takes place over several days, and some of their "adventures" will boggle the mind. There are elements of danger and excitement but nothing too scary. Like all good Fantasy Adventures, there are a few fights for survival that will appeal to younger readers. While parents will appreciate the lack of graphic violence. 

This is one vacation that won't be forgotten anytime soon. Now the cousins just need to find a way home, if there is one to find. Get ready to explore the Oasis while you can. 

In my opinion, this book would be of greatest appeal to fourth to sixth-graders who enjoy survival-type adventure books. Would also be a good-read-aloud family story-time book.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations, but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

Dylan, Jack, and Tripp are looking for adventure, but when they find an entryway into a magical land, plagued by the malevolent Stranger, the cost of their new, exciting journey might prove to be too much.

While on vacation at their grandmother’s farm, cousins Dylan, Jack, and Tripp learn of a long kept family secret and the power of wishing on a star. The boys are swept away to the Valley of the Oasis—a strange, primal paradise where monsters and danger lurk around every turn. They find refuge with a lone hunter and his dogs, who have lost track of time and appear trapped in this magical land.

But the hunter and his dogs cannot rest for long. He is pursued by the Stranger, a strange green-skinned being from another time and place who also seeks to escape the Valley of the Oasis. As they narrowly escape the Stranger’s attacks, the boys worry that they, too, are trapped with no way home. Will the hunter protect the boys and send them home in time before the Stranger closes in once and for all?

The Oasis King is the first in a series of action-adventure tales for younger readers who seek new lands, heart-racing challenges, and unexpected twists.

160 pages, Paperback 
Published February 28, 2022