Truth Be Told (Book Review)

Scripture Connection This is the epigraph included before the start of the novel. In some cases, I find that epigraphs feel only loosely, if at all, related to the book. Truth Be Told, however, is such a powerful illustration of this passage. It’s neat to reread the epigraph, having read the book, because I canContinue reading “Truth Be Told (Book Review)”

MLK, Jr. Day Recommendation

This three-day weekend, I had the immense pleasure of reading Patricia Raybon’s Truth Be Told, the forthcoming installment of the Annalee Spain series. The series follows a black woman detective in racially-charged 1920s Colorado. And, while the first two books set a high bar, book three has gone above and beyond. I’m floored. Truth BeContinue reading “MLK, Jr. Day Recommendation”

Counterfeit Faith (Book Review)

Scripture Connection And straightway the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help Thou mine unbelief!” Mark 9:24 (KJV) The author uses the KJV when citing this verse, which fits the historical context, so I’m doing the same. Spiritual Themes One of my favorite themes in the novel, albeitContinue reading “Counterfeit Faith (Book Review)”