I
received a copy of A SEASON OF MYSTERIES by Rusty Whitener from Kregel
Publications. I love earning these free
books (I review, I keep the book) because it helps me read novels I wouldn’t
normally choose. When I go to the
bookstore, I head for historical fiction or fantasy. Gems like A SEASON OF MYSTERIES go
overlooked. Okay, this does have a
little supernatural in it, which made it even sweeter to read.
This
has all the makings of a winner: witty dialogue, realistic characters, and a
name like Throneberry. Come on,
people. What can be better than a dude
named Throneberry? Many of the
situations are events many people have encountered; think “first love.” The simplistic realism of those parts made me
melt, not because I was in love with the characters, but because they were so
fresh and heartwarming. I enjoy thinking
about how much fun the author, Rusty Whitener, had writing this novel.
The
story focuses on Richard (Dr. Richard Powell, to be exact) and some childhood
adventures. This made the perfect book
to read on a sultry summer night, seated on the porch swing, with the breeze
dancing over the fields. It goes right
to the top of my “recommended” list.
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