by B.D. Lawrence | Aug 11, 2024 | Reviews
The Blue Cloak by Shannon McNear This fascinating historical fiction novel features justice and redemption. The book is set in the late 1700’s in Tennessee and Kentucky. Back then Kentucky was considered the frontier. The story is a love story between Rachel, a...
by B.D. Lawrence | Aug 9, 2024 | Reviews
Harlot’s Moon by Ed Gorman This is the third Robert Payne mystery by Ed Gorman. It is about justice, both real and perceived. There’s a subplot that shows some redemption of the main character as he resolves issues with his stepfather. A priest is found...
by B.D. Lawrence | Jul 22, 2024 | Reviews
The Sacred Bridge by Anne Hillerman This book features vengeance as motive and justice, which being a cop story, is expected. Anne Hillerman continues her father Tony’s series with Jim Chee. There are a few mentions of Joe Leaphorn, but no appearance. Instead,...
by B.D. Lawrence | Jul 14, 2024 | Reviews
Another Ending by Sara Whitley This is book one of The Hope on the Horizon series. It’s a book focused on one teenage girl’s redemption. There is some justice, though more of a footnote at the end. This is an important, well-written book. However, if you’re...
by B.D. Lawrence | Jun 21, 2024 | Reviews
American Prophet by Jeff Fullmer This story had no justice or vengeance. I’m sure the author would argue for redemption of his main character. But I’m not going to give that much credit. My streak is broken this year. This is the first book I’ve read that is...
by B.D. Lawrence | Jun 15, 2024 | Reviews
Braving Strange Waters by Sarah Hanks This interesting book deals a little with justice and a lot with redemption. It’s a time sailor book. I’m not sure if that’s a sub-genre, but it’s basically time travel back into an historic period. In this case, the time...
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