Book Review: Latter-Day Cipher

October 1, 2018 by  
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Written by LaTayne C. Scott
Reviewed by Lynn Squire

“A religion is exemplified by its people. But it is defined by its God.”

A string of bizarre murders in Salt Lake City point the finger at the Mormon Church. Journalist Selonnah Zee struggles to decipher not only the unusual code found in the notes left with the victims but the complicated symbols and nuances of the Mormon religion as well. As she uncovers secrets and wades through lies, she wonders if the murderer is a fundamental Mormon or a person questioning the religion.
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Book Review: How Can I Run a Tight Ship When I am Surrounded by Loose Cannons?

October 1, 2018 by  
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Written by Kathi Macias
Reviewed by Margot Starbuck

Though I expected Kathi Macias’ How Can I Run a Tight Ship When I’m Surrounded By Loose Cannons? to be a book about strategies for domestic efficiency, I was delighted—and relieved—to read Macias’ story of one woman’s quest for spiritual maturity. 
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Book Review: Andrea Carter and the San Francisco Smugglers

September 30, 2018 by  
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Written by Susan Marlow
Reviewed by Stephanie Reed

Andi Carter is back in the fourth exciting Circle C Adventure.  But there's a difference–she's in San Francisco, far from the ranch and her palomino, Taffy.  The boarding school Andi attends threatens to snuff out every spark of her independent spirit.  She's even forced to ride side saddle.  The only saving grace at her new school is spunky roommate Jenny Grant, the fiery-haired daughter of a Washington Territory logger.
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Book Review: Jewel of the Adriatic

September 28, 2018 by  
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Written by K.M. Daughters 
Reviewed by Cami Checketts 

What happens when a nightgown model and a soap opera star meet in a Croatian village where millions believe the Mother of God appears to three visionaries? The soap opera star finds his faith and the woman he is meant to be with, after he convinces her to trust him.
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Book Review: Wild Prairie Roses

September 27, 2018 by  
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Written by Lena Nelson Dooley, Lisa Harris, and Laurie Alice Eakes 
Reviewed by Marty Norman 

What a joy and delight to review “Wild Prairie Roses” a trilogy written by three separate authors.  Each story revolves around women of the western prairie, who find true worth through an encounter with the risen Christ.
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