Marji Laine

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Christian Fantasy and Allegory Review: IGNITED by Jackie Castle

IgnitedThough fantasy isn’t usually my genre of choice, Jackie Castle’s books have made me flexible! Her White Road Chronicles have been such a blessing to me, my daughters, and even their friends! Her latest, book 5, is titled Ignited. Don’t you LOVE the cover! (Well, in this case, it’s good to judge! The book’s even better!) Continue reading


Review and Giveaway: Jungle Fire

Book cover of Jungle Fire with a buy linkFree book opportunity! I love getting to share some great books on the Suspense Sister blog, but this one is definitely a FAVORITE. And I have a copy to give away FREE to one of the members on my quarterly newsletter.

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Review: Talon by Ronie Kendig

Cover of Talon by Ronie KendigI’ve been evaluating things in books that I don’t like, so allow me to share a book I LOVED! Talon, by award winning novelist, Ronie Kendig is the middle book in her series about Military Working Dogs. But unlike some middle episodes in series (ahem*Star Wars*cough) this story grips the reader at the beginning and holds a powerful ending.

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Author of the Week: Dani Pettrey

One of my favorite authors! Dani Pettrey and me at the ACFW Gala 2013One of my all-time favorite authors, Dani Pettrey is fairly new on the scene of Christian fiction. Her debut book, Submerged, and her second book, Shattered, are both on my all-time favorites list. And I interviewed her latest book, Stranded, just Monday! You can also find my all-time favorite list in that review article. But meeting Dani has been a highlight of my whole year! Continue reading