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BOOK REVIEW: Tested By Fire
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by: Vickie McDonough Dancing Word Reviewer
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Tested By Fire Genre: Inspirational/Suspense A thunderous explosion rocks the peaceful town of Baxter, Georgia. Jed Wilson reels as he watches the scattered remains of best friend's houseboat succumb to the flames. He'd just left Mike McConnell after a night on the town, and now Mike, his wife, and their three children are dead. When the remains of only four people are discovered, the bizarre accident quickly turns into a homicide investigation. Jed refuses to believe that Mike could be responsible for his family's murder and vows to get to the bottom of the mystery. He soon finds himself in a cross-country race with the FBI to find Mike McConnell and the truth. The frantic journey turns into a spiritual trek as Jed faces the demons of his past during the long drive. A young handicapped youth Jed encounters, challenges him to accept God's love. When Jed finally locates Mike, he is shocked with the changes in his best friend and the secret he reveals. Tested By Fire is the first book in the Baxter Series . This exciting, Christian-based mystery is the first novel by award-winning poet, Kathy Herman, but she writes like a veteran. The secondary characters add extra depth and realism to this moving story. A surprising twist is the guardian angels walking side-by-side with the main characters, subtly guiding them down the path The Master has chosen for them. Ms. Herman does an expert job of interweaving a message of faith and hope with a dramatic, suspenseful story. Mystery and suspense lovers will find Tested By Fire a thrilling read and will want to be sure to pick up the sequel, Day Of Reckoning. | |
