One of 2009’s Best
December 13, 2009
This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
The Familiar Stranger
Moody Publishers (September 1, 2009)
by
Christina Berry
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Single mother and foster parent, Christina Berry carves time to write from her busy schedule because she must tell the stories that haunt her every waking moment. (Such is the overly dramatic description of an author’s life!) She holds a BA in Literature, yet loves a good Calculus problem, as well. All that confusion must have influenced her decision to be team captain of a winning team on Family Feud.
Her debut novel, The Familiar Stranger, released from Moody in September and deals with lies, secrets, and themes of forgiveness in a troubled marriage. A moving speaker and dynamic teacher, Christina strives to Live Transparently–Forgive Extravagantly!
Her work has also appeared in The Secret Place, The Oregonian, and Daily Devotions for Writers.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Craig Littleton’s decision to end his marriage would shock his wife, Denise . . . if she knew what he was up to. When an accident lands Craig in the ICU, with fuzzy memories of his own life and plans, Denise rushes to his side, ready to care for him.
They embark on a quest to help Craig remember who he is and, in the process, they discover dark secrets. An affair? An emptied bank account? A hidden identity? An illegitimate child?
But what will she do when she realizes he’s not the man she thought he was? Is this trauma a blessing in disguise, a chance for a fresh start? Or will his secrets destroy the life they built together?
If you would like to read the first chapter of The Familiar Stranger, go HERE
Sally Says: I actually bought this book for myself several months ago. I’d heard good things about it, and I wanted to support Christina since I was in the market for a book.
I was not disappointed.
This book starts out making you think you know what’s going to happen. And then it changes. In fact, that’s the way the entire book goes. Christina’s a master at making you think one thing while another is true.
If you’re looking for a good book, buy The Familiar Stranger. But don’t start it unless you’ve got a long string of hours to read it — you won’t be able to put it down.
Comments
2 Responses to “One of 2009’s Best”
I loved this book. Very much looking forward to her next book!
I loved this book! What a page-turner. Just the way I like ‘em, keeping me guessing.