Tangled Violets is beautifully written, and I could not
put this book down. It's told from the point of view of an adopted child who
grows up with many questions.
When she is an adult, she searches for her
birth parents, and the story then takes an unexpected and disturbing turn. The
characters are so real that I felt I was experiencing the story with them. The
writing is rich in imagery, and the story is compelling. It handles uncomfortable subjects with
finesse.
Not only is this my favorite book of the past twelve months, but it's
also my favorite book of the past five years. I loved this book, and I can't
wait to read more by this author.
Award-Winning Finalist in the Christian Inspirational category of the 2022 American Fiction Awards
“... an uplifting story of realistic struggle, a desperate drive for connection, and ultimately Christian redemption. ... Martin’s strength in this story comes from a refusal to shy away from life’s difficulties as Lizzie faces tough choices and desires. ... Readers eager for stories about connection and faith will find this engaging. Great for fans of Josie Riviera, Francine Rivers." — BookLife Reviews
“... a moving novel, crackling with sexual volatility and emotional intelligence. An engrossing emotional drama, both shocking and thoughtful ... a provocative subplot handled…
This is a compelling story about
a series of horrible events from several points of view. As in real life,
characters’ lives are sometimes connected in mysterious ways.
The author draws
the reader not only into the story but into the hearts and minds of believable
and well-developed characters. It’s beautifully written and was a joy to read.
When Malcolm J. Hawkins, the Head of Psychology at Bethel University in Alabama, feels his position and his credibility threatened by up-and-coming English professor Ginnie Gillan, he decides to use her husband Edmund’s gullibility against her. Feeding Edmund a steady diet of drugs and manipulation, Mal lights the fuse of the greatest tragedy Bethel has ever known.
Eighteen-year-old Alma Broussard, her quirky mother Moline, and her feisty Aunt Pauline run a chicken farm in Bethel. Their lives seem wholly separate from the feuds of academia—but dark secrets lurk in Moline’s past that will bring the people she loves straight into…
Fallen Graces is a wonderful story that
illustrates forgiveness amidst a challenging situation and is my favorite book
of the Fr. Tom series.
The entire Boston community is baffled by a series of macabre
murders. Fr. Tom risks his life to unmask (and humanize) the killer. The theme
of forgiveness is portrayed with sensitivity.
This is a riveting, page-turning
mystery/thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat until the end.
When a dead man’s body is found in the upper basin of a historic fountain in Boston Common with a cryptic message in his pocket, Detective Brooks reluctantly calls in Father Tom and Angelo to help solve the clues in the hunt for a killer set on justice and revenge. Fallen Graces, the fifth book of the award-winning Father Tom series, delves into the psychological and religious complexities of a killer who becomes as equally unpredictable as dangerous to the parish neighborhood of St. Francis, and Father Tom has no choice but to become more involved, risking his own life…
Teenager
Evie Gallagher is stunned when her 45-year-old father dies tragically. Many unanswered questions accompany Evie's challenging journey to
adulthood. When she discovers why her father led such a troubled life,
shock turns to anger.
When 14-year-old
Hank Gallagher steps inside Holy Archangels High School for the first time in
September of 1954, the majestic archangels' statues inside the lobby
present an air of protection. However, it's not long before Hank passes under
them and into the hands of a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Confused and cornered by
threats, Hank attempts to abandon his secret, but the horrible
wound eventually leads to a catastrophic breakdown. Chapters alternate between
Evie and Hank to reveal a life haunted by betrayal and a revelation of true
justice and hope.
