Archive | November 2021

Our Trespasses by Michael Cordell

Nov4

Thrilling

Our Trespasses by Michael Cordell is a contemporary supernatural thriller that captured my attention from the start.

The story explores the inexplainable bond between twins. As I am big sister to twin brothers, I too, have witnessed the inexplainable ‘coincidences’ especially when my brothers were small.

We see that this world is not all there is. Some of the battles we fight are spiritual and we are used as pawns. Spiritual battles cannot be defeated by conventional weapons. We need the power of God and of love. We need to soften our hearts to defeat evil.

Our Trespasses was cleverly constructed. As the action built to a climax so my pulse rose in time with the tension.

Our Trespasses was a departure from my usual genre. There were elements reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock’s movies within the book. I was entertained but very glad that I was not reading it alone on a dark night!

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Teddy Loves Christmas by Olly Goldenberg and Laura Hilton

Nov3

Perfect For Toddlers

Teddy Loves Christmas by Olly Goldenberg and Laura Hilton is the next book in The Adventures Of Teddy series aimed at toddlers and young children.

Once again there is beauty in its simplicity as we learn about the first Christmas and the reason why Jesus came – to save us all from our sins.

There is repetition helping to re-enforce the message of Christmas. The authors also link present day Christmas objects/events to Jesus as we see why we have the things we have at Christmas e.g. the star, the visitors, gifts etc. We learn that Teddy really loves Christmas because he really loves Jesus.

All the illustrations are simply drawn in bright, eye-catching colours to appeal to young children.

The whole book is perfect to read to toddlers and young children, introducing them to Jesus.

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A Castle For Christmas by Stephenia H McGee

Nov2

Transforming Lives

A Castle For Christmas by Stephenia H McGee is a charming timeslip novel. It is the fourth book in the Back Inn Time series but can be read as a stand-alone.

Once more the magical inn beckons those in need of a life transformed. The lost, the lonely, the hurting are all drawn to the inn. It can be seen as a motif for God who calls the lost, the lonely and the hurting to come to Him and He will work miracles in their lives.

The innkeeper points the way. Likewise we are called to point others towards God.

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Behind Love’s Wall by Carrie Fancett Pagels

Nov1

Revealing The Past

Behind Love’s Wall by Carrie Fancett Pagels is a charming dual timeline Christian novel that will warm your heart. It is part of the Doors To The Past series but can be read as a stand-alone.

Carrie Fancett Pagels always writes the most delightful novels. My heart always leaps for joy at a new offering from her as I settle down for a few hours of pure hours of escapism into the most beautiful settings. As with previous novels Behind Love’s Wall is set on Mackinac Island surrounding the Grand Hotel. It was lovely to meet up with characters from previous books. As I found out in this book, the Grand Hotel was the setting for one of my favourite films, Somewhere In Time. This enabled me to perfectly picture the opulent setting and served to enhance my reading experience.

The action takes place in 1895 and present day in alternating chapters. The characters are linked by family lines.

Within both time periods there are parallel themes as characters search for the truth surrounding their family lines. We all need to know who we are and where we come from. Family is important. We all want to belong and be loved.

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