Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Suspense
Format: EBook (available in paperback)
Publisher: American Book Publishing
Release Date: March 2010
This is the first book in “The Adventures of John and Julia Evans” series. There are two books already released with one on the way this May.
Reporter, Julia Evans, is shocked as an horrific flood destroys many homes in Santa Clara, Utah. As she prepares to write about this tragedy, she stumbles upon fish and cats that have been poisoned. She investigates to learn whether this was deliberate or a terrible accident. Being the low person on the totem pole at her newspaper, Julia has to fight for the assignment and prove herself.
With the help of her beloved husband, John, they go on a journey they never expected. Julia realizes there are some dangerous forces behind the mysterious poisoning and discovers, what could be, the story that will put her name on the map. The question becomes whether or not she and John will survive long enough for her to write the story.
This is the first book I’ve read by Linda Weaver Clarke and I’m already hooked. The first pages grab you right in and grab at your heartstrings as you read about the destruction caused by the flood. When Julia and John fight for their lives, readers will be on the edge of their seats for this one.
There’s also romance in the mix. John and Julia’s marriage is strong and they are quite supportive of each other. Even when they have their ups and downs, it’s not for long and they get right back into each other’s arms. It’s nice to see a relationship portrayed this way. Very realistic and believable. In fact, all the characters are portrayed realistically including their three daughters.
This series is a “must read” for me and I’m excited that there are still at least two more books to enjoy.
And...my Socrates Great Book Alert Award
Check out the interview I did with Linda Weaver Clarke where she discusses the series. Click here for the interview
For reading challenges:
Ebook Reading Challenge
ARC Reading Challenge
A to Z Reading Challenge
What intrigues me here is the Anasazi and how much they are mentioned
ReplyDeleteYea--a five kitty read! I am going to add this one to my wish list...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You must be proud of doing a good job.
ReplyDeleteCarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com
Woo-hoo, Linda! I'll bet you are soaring over Cloud nine.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 5-Kitty review. Keep up the great job.
Congratulations Linda! Sounds like a great read.
ReplyDeleteGreat news, Linda. This sounds wonderful and am sure it'll do well! Thanks so much for sharing the news.
ReplyDeleteAll best wishes to you.
LINDA--how wonderful. She really liked your novel...and it does sound like a great read.
ReplyDeleteI also like this blog...but then, I've always said I've never met a blog I didn't like..at least a little. This is so nice. Congratulations, Linda. Celia
Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a great review and your new book. I love mysteries and this sounds like an interesting read.
Yvonne... Linda has LOTS of great books to enjoy! As you found with this one, her characters have depth and character and become like friends. I am always sorry to come to the end of one of her books. I do like that she writes series so I can just keep on reading!
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds great.
ReplyDelete