Here is my latest review for Bethany House Publishing:
In the Shadow of Denali features a story set in the 1920's at a burgeoning hotel in the shadow of the Denali (Mt McKinley) in Alaska. The cover sets off the story with a great pic of the central character Cassidy, Denali mountain, and the train bustling into the small Alaskan town. I love the mix of sepia tones and shots of color. Judging just by the cover, I would pick up this book.
Next: The Prologue. 1917 and three men are on a hiking expedition on the mountain...but somebody has a terrible accident. Who's to blame? That's what the character of Allan wants to know when he arrives in town and seeks answers. After sorting out all the new characters, the story picks up steam and you watch the relationships develop among the people at the hotel.
I particularly liked Cassidy and her father John's relationship, and Cassidy and her feisty cook's relationship. Cassidy is an all-around good person, moral and genuine. There is a Christian theme woven throughout the story as Cassidy and her father try to convert some nonbelievers. For readers of Christian books, I believe they will really enjoy this new series.
There's also an added element of real life history to the books as you read about President Harding's visit and watch the group of characters hear of his death on the radio several days later. While the characters are fictional, the setting of the hotel was an actual place in the 1920's, adding a realistic flavor to the story.
A great book to curl up with in a chair on a wintry afternoon.
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