Tomorrow We Die

Jonathan is a paramedic whose life has been quite hectic. His last patient gives him a crumpled piece of paper with instructions to give it to Martin. Jonathan decides to honour this request, but soon finds himself embedded into a seemingly boundless web of intrigue. When his personal ambitions and very life are threatened, Jonathan has to make a choice to pursue truth or to save himself.

The story was reasonably fast-paced, from an author who has worked as a paramedic, so knows what he is talking about. It was enjoyable and I found myself wanting to read just one more chapter, even into the late hours of the night. I also haven't read too much about paramedics, so it was good to get a glimpse into their lives. The author could have developed the characters more and there were some allusions to Jonathan's past that weren't all explained. I found the story line a little far fetched and probably took things a little too far, so was a little disappointed by the end. But if you're looking for fast-paced action and some sudden plot twists, this is a pretty good book.

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available now at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Dark in the City of Light

The year is 1870. Prussia, after a recent defeat of Austria-Hungary, is eager for expansion and control of the German states. France remained confident in its past successes and its new secret weapon, the mitrailleuse, a precursor to the machine gun. Prussia is banking on its efficient railway system and recent successes. Set within this background, the story revolves around the Austro-Hungarian attaché to France, who, through his wife's estate, controls mercury mines which are used to make gunpowder. Courted by both sides, he finds life is a balancing act. His son and daughter are also being pursued in hopes they can also provide access to the mercury. After his wife dies, a few suspects begin to be implicated, including the attaché himself. Can he rise above the tumult of the last days of the Second French Empire and the proclamation of the new German Empire to save his family and his honour?

In general, I enjoyed the book. I found it interesting to see history through the eyes of an interested observer, one not a part of the action on any side, but intensely interested in the events. It did bring that part of history alive to me. As far as being a Christian book, I thought the references were forced. The little Christian belief that was expressed did not make a difference to the characters in the book. But other than that, the story was good and interesting, with a number of plot twist and a reasonable amount of intrigue. It was also interesting to see the events from different points of view, which I thought the author did well.

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available now at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Flabbergasted

Jay, young, successful, and single, just got moved to a small town in South Carolina. Although a non-Christian, he's not afraid to go to church to scope out the girls. This lighthearted, fast-moving book explores the singles scene where Jay finds out he might just have got himself into more than he bargained for. Relationships, commitment, and life's big questions are topics touched upon in this entertaining book.

I wasn't sure what to expect from a book I might label as male romance novel, but I enjoyed it right from the beginning. It was light, fast-moving, hard to put down, and yet did touch on some important themes. This is a fun book to befriend in the dog days of summer on a lazy afternoon, or in the dead of winter curled up in front of a fireplace with hot chocolate in hand, dreaming of water lapping warm beaches. It explores relationships from a guy's perspective, something rather rare in the book world. I'd recommend it for guys who enjoy life and want some escapist entertainment.

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available now at your favourite bookseller from Revell House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.