Book Review: Judgement Day

Judgement Day by Wanda L. Dyson
Suzanne Kidwell is a journalist for a cable news show Judgement Day with Suzanne Kidwell. She is a selfish journalist who uses investigation  tactics that have no regard for others. She soon finds herself in a world of trouble when she starts investigating the wrong people to mess with. She must turn to her ex-boyfriend, Marcus, and his partner Alex for help. As they dig into the case and secrets are revealed, an alliance between important community people proves this to be a deadly case for all involved. Can Suzanne, Marcus, and Alex stay safe long enough to uncover the truth?
This an an interesting novel for me. I love suspense stories and I love a good mystery. Some of my favorite TV shows are about crime cases, so books are the same. However I was torn in who to cheer for as the person who should be the victim is also not a very nice person. This book is very well written and has a great plot. The characters are well written, entertaining, and realistic. There are bits of humor in the book which breaks up the suspense.
I enjoyed this book, although it is not one of my favorites, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good, clean suspense novel.
**I received this book free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers in exchange for my honest review. I would like to thank Wanda Dyson and Waterbrook Multnomah for this opportunity**

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Where No One Wears Glasses....

Now that is a place I want to go! Yesterday I picked up a copy of Heaven Is For Real. Now I was very skeptical. Everyone told me to read it, but I thought it as just another "I've been to heaven books". It's seems they are everywhere and everybody want you to read them.
But, on impulse I decided to give this one a try although I anticipated writing the review as a good book but just like all the others.
I will admit I was wrong. This is a very compelling and seemingly accurate story of this little boy's trip to Heaven.
Colton is not quite 4 years old when he winds up in the hospital facing death. He has a ruptured appendix and emergency surgery is required. What his family would soon discover is in the mist of this tragedy Colton encounters an out of body experience of an amazing journey. Colton's father, the author of the book, discovers Colton's experience piece by piece over several months.
What is so amazing is how could a little boy know these things? Colton is able to give detailed descriptions and insights into Heaven that a four year should not know. He knew about relatives that he had never met, and was able to tell his parents things that he should not have known.
As I said earlier, I'm not a fan of these types of books. A book like this would not normally catch my attention. So many are out there that don't give all the facts and/or misrepresent Biblical teachings. I felt Colton's story was a pretty accurate portrayal of what awaits us in Heaven. His tale seems honest his descriptions fit in a way a child describes things and some of his revelations are really amazing!

Do I recommend you to read this one? Absolutely! I think most people will be blessed by this simple story. It will warm your heart and for some who are going through trials will possibly give you some hope and encouragement. I recommend, if you do decide to read this one, be sure you have time to sit down and read the entire thing. Because that is what you will do. You will find it hard to put this one down.

Heaven is for Real
By Todd Burpo


I finished another wonderful book this weekend as well, A Yellow Watermelon by Ted Dunagan. I'll review that one a little later. I also got my second book through the Blogging for Books program, Judgement Day by Wanda Dyson. I seem to be on a reading kick so be looking for more reviews in the near future!

Book Review: When Sparrows Fall

I have reviewed my first book from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers! Can't wait to get the next one!

Book Review

When Sparrows Fall by Meg Mosley

What a great book! I give this book an 8 out of 10. This book is a classic Christian romance novel, exactly what I like to read. I was not disappointed with this one; instead it was one of those I could not put down. I found myself reading every chance I could get.

When Sparrows Fall begins by introducing the reader to a widowed woman, Miranda, who attends a close-knit church within the town. The pastor tells everyone he plans to move the entire church and its members to another state. Miranda does not want to move from her home and uproot her children. She sees this as an opportunity to separate herself and her children from the church and from the very controlling pastor. But he threatens to real secrets in Miranda’s past that could hurt her and her children.

            The book takes a twist when Miranda takes a serious fall and ends up in the hospital. Jack Hanford, a college professor, is surprised to find he has been named guardian over Miranda’s children while she recovers. Jack quickly notices something is a little off with the way Miranda teaches and raises her children. He insists on bringing some much needed change into the house challenging the conservative lifestyle the kids live.

            As Jack tries to make sense of Miranda and the family, Miranda is uneasy and defensive as the pastor’s pressure to move increases. The two must learn to trust each other and God to overcome obstacles and find freedom and happiness.

 

I recommend this book in a heartbeat and it is one I would defiantly read again. Although depending our church and/or homeschooling beliefs it may strike a nerve with some folks. Meg Moseley does a great job keeping the reader wondering how the book will go without having too many twists. It is a very serious/sad book but you find Jack’s changes for the children lightening your spirits. You find yourself rooting for Miranda and her family wanting it to all work out and for them to find love and happiness, but knowing that’s not exactly how life works out sometimes. 

**I received this book free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers in exchange for my honest review. I would like to thank Meg Moseley and Waterbrook Multnomah for this opportunity**

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The Confession by John Grisham

Whew! My life has been crazy the last few weeks. BUT, I have read alot these past couple of weeks. I finished the John Grisham book, "The Confession". It was pretty good.
I am now reading my first book from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishers. For those of you who don't know, they are a blogging for books company that sends out books to bloggers and in return bloggers post a review on their blog and get to keep the book. My first book is When Sparrows Fall by Meg Mosley. I started reading it as soon as it came in and now can't put it down. It has been great so far. Look for a book review on that one soon!
So...on the "The Confession"

First let me say I love John Grisham. I have read almost all his books and when I new one comes out I can't wait to go get it and begin reading. He usually keeps me entertained and on the edge of my seat.  I give The Confession a 7 out of 10. It is a good book and I did enjoy it and the story line, however I felt it was a little drown out. I didn't really connect with the characters as I usually do in a Grisham novel and I felt I missed something in the book. I think ultimately I compare it to an earlier novel, The Innocent Man, which is a non-fiction book about a man on death row for a crime he did not commit. I don't feel The Confession measures up to the standard The Innocent Man sets.
The Confession is about the death penalty, the unfairness of the criminal justice system, and political corruption. It illustrates how minority defendants are discriminated against by investigators, prosecutors, judges and juries.

The book is based in the state of Texas. At the beginning we are introduced to Travis Boyette, someone who is a very unpleasant man who is very unhappy with his life and the direction it is going in. He is a repeat sex offender who has done it again. This time his victim is a very popular girl, a high school cheerleader. He abducts, rapes, and murders her before hiding her body. 

He may have fear of getting caught in the beginning but those die out when a innocent man, Donte Drumm, is arrested for the crime. Donte is a local football star who went to school with the girl. In a whirlwind of an investigation he is arrested, convicted, and sent to death row.

Nine years have passed and now the stays of execution are up for Donte. He is about to die, in four days, for something he did not do and had no part in. 

The real killer, Travis, now has a change of heart. He has discovered he has a brain tumor and has given not long to live. He now wants to come clean and admit to the murder.

But is it too late for Donte? Will anyone believe Travis in time to save him?

As most John Grisham novels do, the majority of the book is a race against the clock to save Donte. The book is well written and John gives you a clear picture of the legal procedures and processes with the crime. I recommend this book if you love John's novels and are very into the legal processes and procedures for the death penalty. I don't recommend it if you are looking on an on the edge of your seat crime novel. The book goes too slow for that.