Kate’s 2¢: “Wolves Of Winter” by R. Allen Chappell

“Wolves Of Winter” by R. Allen Chappell

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   The weather in 1075A.D. is described as being  ‘the month of popping trees’. If you live in northern climes, you know for sure it was cold that season. As the present dig progresses, the story of the ancient people of 1075 unfolds.   It is an interesting saga and I looked forward to its chapters, which were announced with the date each time.

   I appreciate the fact that the present day site diggers respect the tribal taboos.

   Stephen Van Doren did a good job of reading this story for the National Library Service.  

From the web:

R. Allen Chappell is an American author of historical mystery and historical fiction novels. He is the author of the Navajo Nation Mystery, and derived his inspiration for the series from the fact that he grew up with the Navajo, attended school with them, and even worked alongside them later in life; experiences which impacted his life greatly.

   When he is not writing, Chappell continues to dig deeper into the Navajo culture and way of life. The author lives in Western Colorado. Navajo Autumn is the first book in the Navajo Nation Mystery series. The book stars Charlie Yazzie, a Navajo law graduate looking to create a name for himself in the corporate world.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Wolves of winter DB106822

Chappell, R. Allen. Reading time: 5 hours, 54 minutes.

Read by Stephen Van Doren.

Mystery and Detective Stories

Charlie, Thomas, and Harley Ponyboy walk a razor’s edge between two worlds as they try to solve a pair of murders on the Diné Bikeyah. But the life of an ancient girl with disabilities may prove to hold the key to unlock the mystery. Violence and some strong language. 2016.

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Kate’s 2¢: “The searcher” by  Tana French

“The searcher” by  Tana French

 Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   The reading time, according to my Victor Stream Reader, is 14:35:03.

   Even when a policeman retires, many of the skills he’s honed throughout his career remain with him. That’s what happens in this story with sometimes funny results  ( He mis-identifies the gender of the child.), but more often with sad outcomes (He discovers that the brother is actually dead.).

   I like this ex-cop and I like his lady-friends, too.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tana Elizabeth French, born 1973 in Burlington, Vermont, is an American-Irish writer and theatrical actress. She is a longstanding resident of Dublin, Ireland.[1] Her debut novel In the Woods (2007), a psychological mystery, won the Edgar,[2] Anthony, Macavity, and Barry awards for best first novel. The Independent has referred to her as “the First Lady of Irish Crime,” who very quietly has become a huge international name among fiction readers.[3]

   Her father was an economist who worked on resource management for the developing world, so she lived in numerous countries as a child including Ireland, Italy, the US and Malawi.[5]

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

The searcher DB100859

French, Tana. Reading time not available.

Read by MaryBeth Wise.

Suspense Fiction

Bestsellers

After a bruising divorce, veteran Chicago cop Cal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a bucolic Irish village would be the perfect escape. But when a local kid whose brother has gone missing arm-twists him into investigating, Cal uncovers layers of darkness beneath his picturesque retreat. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller. 2020.

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Kate’s 2¢: “One Good Deed” by David Baldacci.  

“One Good Deed” by David Baldacci.  

Note: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   This isn’t a fast moving story. The narrative arc takes its own time to unfold. Yet, it is interesting to note the details Baldacci has melded into the time and place of this story.

   I liked the story and I kept rooting for Archer, even though I found him a bit of a naïve dullard.

From the WEB:

David Baldacci is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and popular writer of twenty-six novels as well as three children’s books. He has sold over a 100 million copies worldwide in print of his novels and over 3 million ebooks. His books have been translated into over forty-five languages and his books are sold worldwide in eighty-eight countries.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

One good deed DB95734

Baldacci, David. Reading time: 11 hours, 42 minutes.

Read by Edoardo Ballerini.

Suspense Fiction

Historical Fiction

Mystery and Detective Stories

1949. When war veteran Aloysius Archer is released from Carderock Prison, he is sent to Poca City on parole, where a murder takes place right under his nose. The crime could send him back to prison if he doesn’t track down the real killer. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2019.

Kate’s 2¢: “Silent Star” by Tracie Peterson

“Silent Star” by Tracie Peterson

Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

A few take-outs from this story:

–People in pain, often do not understand the wounds they give others.

–God is not dead nor does he sleep.

–Jesus knew he would be despised and rejected. How people would turn away…He knows how I feel.

–We look to the skies, the stars, and remember those who fought in this war, who have given their lives that others may live in peace and freedom.

–The love of God that makes life worth living.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tracie Peterson (born 1959) is an author of Christian fiction. She writes many historical novels, with romantic threads in them, as well as writing with other Christian authors on joint novels. Many of her books are published by Bethany House. She originally used the pen name of Janelle Jamison.

Several of her series feature Harvey Girls, who are historically part of the Fred Harvey Company.

Peterson is married to Jim and has 3 children, Jennifer, Julie, and Erik; they live in Montana[citation needed].

Peterson owns Peterson Ink, Inc. along with her husband Jim, daughter Jennifer, and friend Charity Kauffman. Barbour Publishing uses Peterson Ink to handle the entire production of their Heartsong Presents book line. Heartsong Presents publishes 52 Christian romance books a year, with half of those being contemporary stories and half historical.[citation needed]

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Silent Star DBC25253

Peterson, Tracie. Reading time: 3 hours, 20 minutes.

Read by Lisa Briznahan.

Holidays

War Stories

Facing the holidays with dread because of his job delivering telegrams during World War II, young Andy Gilbert finds himself harboring a death wish and finds hope and renewal from an elderly woman who offers him comfort and wisdom. Commercial audio. Adult.

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Kate’s 2¢: “The Things We Cannot Say” by Kelly Rimmer

“The Things We Cannot Say” by Kelly Rimmer

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   Ann Marie Gideon did an excellent job of reading this book for the NLS.

   It is so hard for people who have never experienced war on their home soil, to feel how unbelievably traumatizing it is. The memory of the atrocities can rarely be spoken about.  War is a lose-lose situation and most who have experienced war cannot talk about it. Just ask a Vietnam vet.

   Rimmer’s honed craft of writing has brought forth a remarkable story of drama, heart-break, perseverance, insight, and emotion. Her chapters juxtapositions the 70-year-old history with the current angst of raising a child on the autistic spectrum, a brilliant child, hesitant husband, and an absentee, yet  domineering Mother. The Grandmother’s quest that Alice under-takes will show Alice that the career she post-poned   to raise her children, is still attainable.

   I really enjoyed this story and I don’t understand how anyone can say the holocaust didn’t occur.

From her website:

   Kelly Rimmer is the author of historical and contemporary fiction, including The Warsaw Orphan, The Things We Cannot Say and The Secret Daughter, with more than 2 million books sold. Her books have been translated into more than 20 languages and have appeared on bestseller lists around the world, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Her next novel, The German Wife, will be published in mid-2022.    Kelly lives in the Central West of NSW with her family and a whole menagerie of badly behaved animals.

   Thanks for stopping by my website!  

My dad tells me that I was in kindergarten when I announced that I’d become an author one day, so it’s fair to say the books you’ll find here on my site represent my lifelong dream. For decades I wrote for an audience of one, and while I hoped I’d one day be published, it wasn’t until my mid-thirties that I was ready to even allow my friends or family to read my stories.   

Since then, I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some of the best publishers in the world. My books have been Top 10 bestsellers in my home nation of Australia, have topped Kobo, Amazon and Apple books charts, and have even appeared on bestseller lists including the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star lists in Canada, and the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today lists in the United States. My stories have been translated into dozens of languages, and can be found in bookstores all over the world.  

I wish I could go back in time to tell that Kindergarten version of myself that one day, all of her story-telling dreams would come true. If you’re here at this website today because you’ve read one of my books, thanks so much for being a part of this wild and amazing journey. And if you’re here at this website because you’re an aspiring writer, I hope this note encourages you. It’s never too late, and no one can tell your story like you can, so get writing. 

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

The things we cannot say DB95768

Rimmer, Kelly Reading time: 13 hours, 44 minutes.

Ann Marie Gideon A production of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.

Historical Fiction

Narrative weaving together two women’s lives, present and past. Alice struggles as she tries to care for her hospitalized ninety-five-year-old grandmother and autistic child. During World War II, Alina dreams of marrying Tomasz, but as the Nazi occupation unravels the fabric of everyday life, Tomasz disappears. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2019.

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Kate’s 2¢: “People of the songtrail: a novel of North America’s forgotten past”

            by  W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O’Neal Gear

“People of the songtrail: a novel of North America’s forgotten past”

            by  W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O’Neal Gear

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   I suspect every culture has its legends and myths of its origins. This Scandinavian saga has a plethora of superstitions, strife, love, and drama of the super natural.

   I’d recommend reading the glossary in the back of the book first to familiarize yourself of the native languages used to narrate the story. Catherine Byers did an excellent job of reading this tale for us. Thank you.

Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia

www.gear-gear.com

William Michael Gear, better known as W. Michael Gear, (born May 20, 1955) is an American writer and archaeologist.[1] He is the author of North America’s Forgotten Past series, co-written with wife Kathleen O’Neal Gear.

Biography[edit]

Gear was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He’s published sixty novels that have been translated into twenty-nine languages. He is best known for his North America’s Forgotten Past series, co-authored with Kathleen O’Neal Gear, about North American prehistory. He received his B.A. (1976) and M.A. (1979) from Colorado State University. Upon completion of his Master’s in physical anthropology he went to work for Western Wyoming College in Rock Springs, Wyoming as a field archaeologist.

Beginning in 1981, Michael, along with two partners, put together his own archaeological consulting company, Pronghorn Anthropological Associates. The company began doing cultural resource management studies in 1982. After he sold his interest in 1984, he started Wind River Archaeological Consultants with his wife, Kathleen O’Neal Gear.[2]

Gear’s writing was inspired by historical inaccuracies he encountered in reading historical fiction. In 1978, after reading a Western novel about a trail drive that was filled with inaccuracies, he began work on his first five hundred and fifty page novel. According to him, it “reads wretchedly – but the historical facts are correct!”[3]

Gear currently resides in Cody, Wyoming along with wife, author and co-writer Kathleen O’Neal Gear.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

People of the songtrail: a novel of North America’s forgotten past DB110009

Gear, W. Michael; Gear, Kathleen O’Neal. Reading time: 13 hours, 25 minutes.

Read by Catherine Byers.

Historical Fiction

“On the shores of what is now northeastern Canada, a small group of intrepid settlers have landed, seeking freedom to worship and prosper far from the religious strife and political upheaval that plague a war-ridden Europe…500 years before Columbus set sail. While it has long been known that Viking ships explored the American coast, recent archaeological evidence suggests a far more vast and permanent settlement. It is from this evidence that archaeologists and early American history experts Kathy and Michael Gear weave their extraordinary tale. Based on recent archaeological discoveries, |People of the Songtrail| is the saga of the first European settlers to land on the shores of the new world. It is a story, like so many in America’s history, of the swift and violent clash of cultures, and extraordinary men and women on both sides who are brave enough to work for the fragile hope of peace. A story that has remained untold, until now.” — Provided by publisher. Some violence and som

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