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The Reluctant Healer of Halifax–man-made disaster
The Reluctant Healer of Halifax
by Terrie Todd
narrated by Naomi Mayo
Knowing nothing about the Halifax explosion, probably the biggest man-made disaster in Canada’s history, I entered this audiobook in complete ignorance. The author, Terrie Todd, pulled me into the horrendous story and didn’t let go until the main characters had some closure. There were lots of unhappy endings in The Reluctant Healer of Halifax, but there were also many examples of faith and courage.
Oliver Hamilton returns from France during WWI with only one eye and a damaged face. Convinced that no one would be able to look at him, he breaks off his relationship with Pearline Campbell without even consulting her feelings. Only a few days later, the Halifax explosion occurs, killing and maiming thousands. Both of the main characters have to step up to help others. They both lost family members and part of the book deals with the search for one of Pearline’s brothers. Meanwhile, there are many children in Halifax without homes, and Pearline takes in some of them with the help of her former maid, now considered a part of Pearline’s family.
All of the characters experience growth and answer God’s call in ways they would never have considered possible. I enjoyed listening to this book. Naomi Mayo is an excellent narrator, and I never had to wonder who was speaking or whose point of view framed each passage.
Rating: 5/5
Category: Historical Fiction, Inspirational, Christian
Notes: 1. Fellow blogger Carla inspired me to read/listen to this book. She is Canadian and one of the many challenges she has taken on this year involves reading books about Canada and by Canadian authors. You can find her review here: Carla Loves to Read.
2. The author has notes on the historical accuracy of the book including what events were changed and why.
3. #6 in the Enduring Hope series. Each book is a standalone written by a different author.
Publication: 2026—Oasis Audio
Let’s Fake a Deal–murder in the Air Force
Let’s Fake a Deal
by Sherry Harris
You can get a fairly good look at life on a U.S. Air Force base from reading Let’s Fake a Deal by Sherry Harris. Details range from the Spouse’s Club (formerly known as the Officers’ Wives Club) with its social structure and infighting to the legal processes within the enlisted and officer ranks. Much of it is accepted as “that’s the way it is” and some if it, sexual harassment, for example, is undergoing a slow evolution.
Sarah Winston, ex-wife of an Air Force security police force commander, lives between two worlds with loosening connections to the military and strengthening bonds with her new family of friends in the town she stayed in after her divorce. She owns a garage sale business, helping others sort through the excess in their lives, and lives in a tiny apartment furnished with garage sale findings.
Let’s Fake a Deal finds a shocked Sarah being arrested for selling stolen goods at one of her sales. Not only could she be convicted of a felony, but she could also damage her boyfriend Seth’s political chances as a District Attorney. At the same time that Sarah tries to locate the mysterious “aw shucks” couple who set her up, in more ways than one, she is also investigating the murder of Major Blade whose body was found in her friend Michelle’s car. Michelle is an Air Force light colonel enduring an IG investigation, but does not even know what the charges are. The Air Force judicial system works in powerful and mysterious ways.
Ride along with Sarah in this rollercoaster of a tale that involves a lot of investigation and interviews along with some action and romance. I think you’ll like both Sarah and this cozy mystery.
I would like to extend my thanks to netgalley.com and to Kensington Books for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 5/5
Category: Mystery
Notes: 1. #7 in the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery Series, but works well as a standalone. I have only read a few in the series and have no problem following the plot.
2. The author includes a lot of acronyms that are common in military life, but she also gives good explanations for them.
Publication: July 30, 2019—Kensington
Memorable Lines:
Going to garage sales was like finding a good partner. You had to kiss a lot of frogs before you found a treasure.
“Purple looks great on you,” I said. Way better than envy green did on me.
Maybe poor in money, but rich in family and friends. Loved. Isn’t that all any of us really wanted?
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