"Writing Light of Dawn I
knew what my task was - to provide a hopeful outlook in a world that had
gone dark, to show that God is with us even through the worst of times,
to convince readers that friendship and compassion and even love are
possible when all else fails. To show, above all else, that God's grace
is sufficient in any situation we might face. My prayer is that Light of Dawn does all of that, and more."
—Vannetta Chapman, author of Light of Dawn
Vannetta Chapman shared the above thought on her publisher's page. My response to her hope is: mission accomplished!
This conclusion to the Remnant series is an awesome one. After reading the first two books -- and yes, you have to read all three books in order -- I wondered how the series could possibly end in any kind of realistic way but somehow move beyond the chaos and loss that the characters had experienced from the beginning of the disaster. Hope was an important thread throughout all three books, and it somehow had to shine through to the end. It did, and brilliantly!
I have to say that it was scary to think how the scenarios in this series were sometimes so close to possibly appearing in today's headlines. The reminders of God's presence and the strength that comes from it, though, are more real and timeless even in this work of fiction.
I believe Light of Dawn -- as well as Deep Shadows and Raging Storm -- should appeal to a wide audience, and I would highly recommend these five-star reads!
About the Book:
Before Dawn, What Dangers Lurk in the Darkness?
For nine months, since a devastating solar flare caused a complete
failure of the electrical grid, Shelby Sparks and her diabetic son,
Carter, have been living at the ranch of Shelby’s high school
sweetheart, Max Berkman.
Mostly insulated from the chaos surrounding them, Shelby and Max
discover that the Texas government has fled the capitol and is barely
maintaining control of the state. The governor needs volunteers to
search for the new federal government, but no one knows exactly where it
might be located—if it even still exists—or what perils await those
brave enough to take on the mission.
Compelled by Carter’s desperate need for insulin and their God-given
sense of duty, Shelby and Max answer the governor’s call and set out on a
treacherous 600-mile journey, where they will experience the terrifying
effects of unrestrained anarchy. If they have the faith and fortitude
necessary to reach their destination, what will they find when they get
there?
In this thrilling conclusion to the Remnant trilogy, America is left
teetering between total collapse and the dawn of a new and vastly
different reality.
About the Author:
Vannetta Chapman writes inspirational fiction full of
grace, including romantic suspense and Amish romance novels. Chapman was
a teacher for 15 years and currently writes full-time. She lives in the
Texas Hill Country with her husband, pets, and a herd of deer.
Most any advice on Christian living includes instruction to be "in the Word," to spend time reading the Bible. How else can we know what God expects?
I am convinced Tricia Goyer would totally agree with that advice . . . but I am also convinced that she would say something like, "But you can't stop there."
In her new book, Walk It Out, Tricia shares her heart in hopes of helping her readers find their paths to authentic walks with God. She shows the way by sharing her own story -- a story that includes ups and downs but that definitely shows the results of hearing what God says and DOING it! She doesn't tell me what my story should be; she encourages me to find what God says to me and to DO that. And she reminds me that I don't have to know the whole plan at once; one step at a time is all that is required.
I've read this book once and been encouraged (maybe even convicted???) to do a better job of walking out God's plans for me. Somehow, I don't think I'm finished; I believe I will come back to these words again and again for help in staying on track to Walk It Out to the fullest! I highly recommend the book to anyone interested in living out God's plans.
I received a digital copy of Walk It Out as part of the author's launch team. I was delighted to share my own thoughts in this review.
About the Book:
What Happens When We Read God’s Word and Actually Do What it Says?
Bestselling Author Tricia Goyer demonstrates the powerful work God
accomplishes if we are willing to step out in obedience to Biblical
commands and His quiet urgings, no matter our fears or feelings of
inadequacy.
Walk It Out illustrates the real-life results of listening to
the Scriptural mandates such as care for the orphan, serve the poor, go
into the world to spread the gospel, and love others of all races. The
author’s journey, from accepting Christ’s forgiveness and telling her
story of redemption to answering the call to adopt seven children when
she least expected, is filled with the exhilarating, radical, unexpected
life that we experience when we walk into God’s plans for us.
“I neither planned or expected any of this—from the ten kids to
the stamped-up passport. I didn’t accomplish these things by making a
list and checking it off. They happened as I took steps of faith to
follow God’s directives.” ~Tricia Goyer
About the Author:
Tricia Goyer is a prolific author of
more than sixty books. She is a homeschooling mom of ten, grandmother of
four, and wife to John. She is the founder of Hope Pregnancy Center in
Kalispell, Montana and now leads a teen mom support group in Little
Rock, Arkansas.
Visit her website at: TriciaGoyer.com.
After reading -- and really enjoying -- a few of Randy Singer's legal suspense/thrillers, I was excited to see that he had a new book out. I have to admit that a couple of things made me think a little while before deciding to go ahead with this one: (1) it appeared to be (and in fact, is) pretty political and (2) it is longer than most books I read (456 pages). I am definitely glad that I went ahead and gave it a try -- it was a really good read.
This story is indeed heavy in the legal and political aspects. It's almost scary how close it could come to being something from today's headlines. There were a few times that I did get a little bogged down and had to fight to keep going through the details.
But what really kept me going in those tougher-to-read times was what I would call gentle threads of relationship and of faith. Those especially showed up in the life of Paige, one of the main characters of the story. Her continuing love for Patrick, her finding her unexpected place in the SEAL family, and her steadily growing faith ran through the story even as she was involved in fighting the biggest legal and political battle of her career.
Randy Singer showed his great skill as an author by putting all those pieces together into a well-crafted story that should fit the tastes of a wide range of readers. If you are looking for a light read, this may not be for you. But for just about anyone else, I would highly recommend Rule of Law.
Thanks to Litfuse Publicity Group for providing a copy of this book. I was happy to share my own thoughts in this review.
See what other readers have to say about Rule of Law here.
About the Book:
What did the president know? And when did she know it?
For the members of SEAL Team Six, it was a rare mission ordered by the
president, monitored in real time from the Situation Room. The Houthi
rebels in Yemen had captured an American journalist and a member of the
Saudi royal family. Their executions were scheduled for Easter Sunday. The SEAL team would break them out.
But when the mission results in spectacular failure, the finger-pointing goes all the way to the top.
Did the president play political games with the lives of U.S. service members?
Paige Chambers, a determined young lawyer, has a very personal reason
for wanting to know the answer. The case she files will polarize the
nation and test the resiliency of the Constitution. The stakes are huge,
the alliances shaky, and she will be left to wonder if the saying on
the Supreme Court building still holds true.
Equal justice under law.
It makes a nice motto. But will it work when one of the most powerful people on the planet is also a defendant?
Learn more and purchase a copy.
About the Author:
Randy
Singer is a critically acclaimed author and veteran trial attorney. He
has penned more than ten legal thrillers, including his award-winning
debut novel "Directed Verdict." In addition to his law practice and
writing, he serves as a teaching pastor for Trinity Church in Virginia
Beach, Virginia. He also teaches classes in advocacy and ethics at
Regent Law School and serves on the school's Board of Visitors.
Find out more about Randy at http://www.randysinger.net.
"Writing Light of Dawn I
knew what my task was - to provide a hopeful outlook in a world that had
gone dark, to show that God is with us even through the worst of times,
to convince readers that friendship and compassion and even love are
possible when all else fails. To show, above all else, that God's grace
is sufficient in any situation we might face. My prayer is that Light of Dawn does all of that, and more."
Vannetta Chapman writes inspirational fiction full of
grace, including romantic suspense and Amish romance novels. Chapman was
a teacher for 15 years and currently writes full-time. She lives in the
Texas Hill Country with her husband, pets, and a herd of deer. 
