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Fool Me Twice – Stephanie Black

I finished this new LDS suspense novel last night and loved every minute of it. It’s not often that a book has so many twists and turns, I can’t stay ahead of it, but this one kept me guessing through the end. Megan O’Connor’s father passed away six years ago, and her needy mother asked her to stay home from college and help get things organized. Her twin sister, Kristen, walked away and never looked back, leaving Megan to pick up all the pieces. As the years passed, their mother became more and more demanding and manipulative, wheedling Megan’s college … Continue reading →

Ephraim’s Seed – Pam Blackwell

I’ve commented before that LDS speculative fiction is very popular just now. We are seeing more “End Times” or “Latter Days” stories published than ever before. “Ephraim’s Seed” by Pam Blackwell is book one of “The Millennial Series,” another in this somewhat new but very well-received genre. We start the story with a brief introduction to the status of the world: The LDS church has been declared illegal by the government, and all Mormons are having to practice in secret. The United World Economic Network (UWEN) has taken control of all buying and spending, making it difficult for the Mormons … Continue reading →

The Believer – Stephanie Black

Imagine the end times of the world. America has divided itself in two, and the new portion, where our story takes place, is appropriately called New America. Everything is closely monitored. There is no crime, for everyone is watched and anyone who tries a criminal action is dealt with. Everything is equal and it’s all perfect, except for one thing – there is no freedom. It is, in essence, a land that exactly mirrors the existence Satan would have had for us – no choices, with everyone doing exactly as they should all the time. Ian Roshek is a history … Continue reading →

The End of Times – Connie Joslin

We have often been told that the world is reaching the midnight hour when the Savior will appear once again. We are seeing the signs that have been prophesied and we know that it can’t be too far off. For some, this causes excitement and anticipation. Others are confused and scared, not knowing what to expect and feeling unprepared. In the new release “The End of Times” by Connie Joslin, we are given a commentary on the signs and the prophecies that have been provided, in the scriptures and from the mouths of prophets. The author does a nice job … Continue reading →

Almost Sisters – Anderson, Littke, and Morris

A while back I had the privilege of interviewing LDS authors Nancy Anderson, Lael Littke, and Carroll Morris, but it was not until this last week that I read the first book in their series, “The Company of Good Women.” This premiere installment is called “Almost Sisters,” and I enjoyed it so much, I can’t figure out for the life of me what took me so long to get my hands on a copy. Our story is centered around three women who come to Education Week at Brigham Young University and end up rooming together in the home of a … Continue reading →

Amazon’s Bestselling Books — December 2007

Looking at the books that are topping the charts on Amazon’s website today, I’m seeing some of the books we saw last month and some new additions as well. Let’s see what America is buying as of right this minute – the list is updated hourly. 1. “Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia” by Elizabeth Gilbert. This book, about a journey of self-discovery and the sampling of cuisines, religions, and love, was #4 on November’s list. 2. “A Thousand Splendid Suns” is written by Khaled Hosseini, author of “The Kite Runner.” Placed at … Continue reading →

Until Proven Guilty – Betsy Brannon Green

“Until Proven Guilty” by LDS author Betsy Brannon Green is the story of Beth Middleton, a young woman whose fiancé was killed in a car accident on the morning of their wedding. After going through a long period of depression, she finally rouses herself enough to get an apartment and a job at the library, but she believes that she will never get married. After all, she promised to love her fiancé forever, and she doesn’t want to break that promise. Her old boss calls her one day with an interesting proposition. Divorced criminal defense attorney Jack Gamble needs a … Continue reading →

Silent Witness – Amy Maida Wadsworth

Annette Rodriguez has just learned that her husband, Tony, is dead. A victim of reckless drunk-driving teenagers, he died on the operating table while doctors tried to put him back together. With two children to care for, Annette is suddenly alone, not knowing what she should do. She has lived in San Antonio her entire married life, and it’s now her home, but she feels she should move back to Choice, Utah, where she grew up. Her mother, Pat, is a bitter woman. Years before, Annette’s father was found embezzling tithing money from the Church, using his position in the … Continue reading →

Author Interview – Carole Thayne: Her Books

Carol Thayne is a popular LDS suspense author with two published novels. She has agreed to grant us an exclusive interview today. Carole, can you tell us the names of your books and what they are about? My novels are “A Question of Trust” and “False Pretenses.” “A Question of Trust” is about twenty-five year old Stacey Willis from Salt Lake City. She works for a local magazine as a photo-journalist and heads out to the remote town of Grouse Creek to do a story of the vanishing Wild West, and also to get away from her boyfriend Dave so … Continue reading →

Author Interview – Linda Paulson Adams, Part Two

Thank you for joining us for part two of our interview with author Linda Paulson Adams. If you missed part one, click here. Linda, when we left off yesterday, we had just learned about your speculative fiction series which takes place at during the End Times of the world. How did you get the idea for this series? The main character is Alyssa Stark, a young woman from a challenging family background. I wrote one chapter (which appears near the end of Prodigal Journey), which includes a scene where Alyssa is healed from an injury by an apparent miracle. I … Continue reading →