Narrated by Paul J. McSorley Summary: This omnibus consists of 3 books: Backwater Bay, Backwater Channel, and Backwater Cove. Let’s be honest, you aren’t going to learn jack from the titles. But they’re cute when listed side by side. The series is about Kurt Hunter, a National Park Service Ranger in Florida. (Or is it…
(Plus info on her new release) Introduction: Today, we have an interview with Kim McMahill. She’s excited to tell you about her new release. It’s called A Foundation of Fear, just in case you totally skipped over the giant cover above. What inspired you to write this series? KM: A Foundation of Fear is the…
3.45/5 stars Insanely Far-Fetched Suspense Story with Fantasy Elements Summary: Major Jaime Richards, an army chaplain, gets caught up in a giant conspiracy with world-altering consequences on the eve of Saddam Hussein’s fall in Iraq. Additional Comments: Characters (3/5): Jaime’s likable but not realistic in any sense. She doesn’t think, speak, or act anything like…
Introduction: Some people aren’t sold on the idea of Christian mysteries having a place in the world. First, I’ll explore my general expectations of “Christian” books. Next, I’ll explain the difference between clean mystery and Christian mystery. Then, I will dive deeper into what I think makes a mystery book “Christian.” Finally, I’ll touch on…
Introduction: The cover’s a bit more haunting than it probably ought to be. It’s one of the few times that I don’t think it fits well unless you want to get deeply philosophical about the main character’s mood. Summary: Zack Taylor’s told his best friend just committed suicide, but he knows better … and he’s…
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Summary: Chant Baker finds and old time machine in the basement of his parents’ shop. He uses it to visit a few key spots in history and solve a small mystery. Additional Comments: – It’s middle grade appropriate. – I’m not big on time travel books in general because logic always messes with my…
4.5/5 Cute Cat Goes to Magic School Type Story Summary: Toby’s only mediocre at magic, but he still wants to fulfill his mother’s dream of being accepted into the Academy. Once in, he stumbled across a colossal mystery. Random Comments: It’s an intriguing world where humans and cats work hand-in-hand. The description of it being…
Introduction: I don’t read or experience historical fiction much these days, but this book provided a nice change of pace from the dragons, fairies, and Gifted teenagers. I love all those other things, but change can be good too. Summary: Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed is not really a mystery or a history,…
Introduction: In the last couple of months, I’ve spent much time setting up Audiobook Edge to bring authors/narrators and readers together. (If you’re not a member yet, no problem. Go here to fix that.) I want everybody to get something good out of the experience, but I realize that some weeks there might be a…