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Redeeming Grace
Seven years ago, Grace Grafton died in a boating accident while partying on the Georgia, South Carolina coast. Was her death the result of alcohol and drugs or something more sinister? Nobody knows: her body was never recovered. Now years later, a woman reads in disbelief the note addressed to her: Hello Grace, did you think we wouldn't find you?
Those nine chilling words end Grafton s self-imposed sanctuary of witness protection. Now she and everyone she loves are in grave danger. Long believed dead, she has a secret that can change the world. She knows the man running for president is guilty of a double murder! But who will believe her?
Those nine chilling words end Grafton s self-imposed sanctuary of witness protection. Now she and everyone she loves are in grave danger. Long believed dead, she has a secret that can change the world. She knows the man running for president is guilty of a double murder! But who will believe her?
611 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 2, 2012
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About the author
Ward Tanneberg
16 books15 followersI’m a follower of Jesus, a writer, novelist, pastor ret. Went to school for awhile. Graduated a couple of times. Mentored some young people. Did other stuff, too.
I’ve been in vocational ministry for 59 years, an older version now of the kid God called out of generations of farming families into Christian ministry.
I have flunked retirement three times. I meet with business and professional guys in my living room on Wednesday mornings to talk about their spiritual journey.
My readers are my final “flock of sheep” (with maybe a few old goats thrown in).
I’m a widower with 2 married children, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
These days, I write books and a weekly blog called PERSPECTIVE, about life as I see it.
From my youth until today, I’ve sought honest answers to three great questions:
1) who is God in my life right now?
2) who am I in this powerful new season of my life?
3) what shall I do with the years that remain?
Not your questions yet? Perhaps they should be.
If you wish to write, know I enjoy hearing from my readers, and do my best to answer every one. Email: ward@wardtanneberg.com
WARD TANNEBERG
I’ve been in vocational ministry for 59 years, an older version now of the kid God called out of generations of farming families into Christian ministry.
I have flunked retirement three times. I meet with business and professional guys in my living room on Wednesday mornings to talk about their spiritual journey.
My readers are my final “flock of sheep” (with maybe a few old goats thrown in).
I’m a widower with 2 married children, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
These days, I write books and a weekly blog called PERSPECTIVE, about life as I see it.
From my youth until today, I’ve sought honest answers to three great questions:
1) who is God in my life right now?
2) who am I in this powerful new season of my life?
3) what shall I do with the years that remain?
Not your questions yet? Perhaps they should be.
If you wish to write, know I enjoy hearing from my readers, and do my best to answer every one. Email: ward@wardtanneberg.com
WARD TANNEBERG
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February 5, 2013
The one thing I've come to realize in life is that you can't outrun your past. No matter how much you try to hide it, unless you confront it head on, it will find you especially when it comes to politics. There is always someone willing to dig into closets to find the skeletons we kept in our past to bring them to light once again. In other cases, people will use such skeletons to blackmail people into accomplishing their own agendas and without involving themselves in it personally.
In the latest novel, Redeeming Grace by Ward Tannenberg, he uses these elements to create such a mind boggling story you can't help but wonder just how much of this could be used even today to create a master puppet show involving our own government leaders. While they receive the blame for the decisions they make, the rest of us refuse to accept the fact that they could be blackmailed into performing atrocities. We don't see the real show going on behind the scenes.
Such is the case with Grace Grafton, the main character in Redeeming Grace. Grace is the catalyst that ignites the firestorm of controversy and shows how things can escalate quite innocently and yet all are tied together. Grace was part of a controversy that happened seven years ago. She and two of her friends, Ilene and Bonnie Jo were hired as escorts to simply provide conversation and act as female dining companions for some high level political men at a dinner party. However when they arrive and things are not as they should be, it becomes apparent that the men have more on their minds then simply dinner. Things turn ugly and soon Grace has to flee for her life. It's a secret she has kept hidden this long because those high level political men are now in the running for president and vice president and they know that Grace is the wild card they need to gain control of.
I received Redeeming Grace by Ward Tanneberg compliments of Christian Fiction Blog Alliance and Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas for my honest review. The story is exceptional once you ignore some of the inconsistencies that you may come across. In one scene Ilene is referred to as Irene and you find yourself stopping and wondering what just happened. In other places in the book, paragraphs and sentences repeat themselves one after another as if this book made it to publishing without a good and thorough edit. However, taking that all aside, this is an incredible book. It engaged me after about the 7th chapter due to the introductions of all the characters taking place at the beginning of subsequent chapters and then a vague prologue makes you wondering how it all connects. But trust me when I say, stick with it! It's so worth it and caught me staying up way to late to attempt to finish it. It was that hard to put down. It felt like a blend of Ransom and Taken mixed together to create a great suspense thriller that you wonder how it will all turn out. I rate this one a 4 out of 5 stars!
In the latest novel, Redeeming Grace by Ward Tannenberg, he uses these elements to create such a mind boggling story you can't help but wonder just how much of this could be used even today to create a master puppet show involving our own government leaders. While they receive the blame for the decisions they make, the rest of us refuse to accept the fact that they could be blackmailed into performing atrocities. We don't see the real show going on behind the scenes.
Such is the case with Grace Grafton, the main character in Redeeming Grace. Grace is the catalyst that ignites the firestorm of controversy and shows how things can escalate quite innocently and yet all are tied together. Grace was part of a controversy that happened seven years ago. She and two of her friends, Ilene and Bonnie Jo were hired as escorts to simply provide conversation and act as female dining companions for some high level political men at a dinner party. However when they arrive and things are not as they should be, it becomes apparent that the men have more on their minds then simply dinner. Things turn ugly and soon Grace has to flee for her life. It's a secret she has kept hidden this long because those high level political men are now in the running for president and vice president and they know that Grace is the wild card they need to gain control of.
I received Redeeming Grace by Ward Tanneberg compliments of Christian Fiction Blog Alliance and Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas for my honest review. The story is exceptional once you ignore some of the inconsistencies that you may come across. In one scene Ilene is referred to as Irene and you find yourself stopping and wondering what just happened. In other places in the book, paragraphs and sentences repeat themselves one after another as if this book made it to publishing without a good and thorough edit. However, taking that all aside, this is an incredible book. It engaged me after about the 7th chapter due to the introductions of all the characters taking place at the beginning of subsequent chapters and then a vague prologue makes you wondering how it all connects. But trust me when I say, stick with it! It's so worth it and caught me staying up way to late to attempt to finish it. It was that hard to put down. It felt like a blend of Ransom and Taken mixed together to create a great suspense thriller that you wonder how it will all turn out. I rate this one a 4 out of 5 stars!
December 30, 2012
This book was a pleasure to read, and not just because dad wrote it. All the characters were believable and presented well. Each scene was described to perfection. It was a real page turner.
I highly recommend this book to anyone. It makes me want to go back and read the other three.
I highly recommend this book to anyone. It makes me want to go back and read the other three.
January 31, 2013
Page turner, gripping with a strong moral theme.
April 22, 2013
I read the summary of the book when it came up for review option and thought, "Sure, this one sounds interesting. I'll give it a try." Then when my book arrived and I saw that it was nearly 600 pages I about croaked! Not that I'm leery of hefty prose, I've read plenty that could match or put that page count to shame, but they've all been in a fantasy/Sci-Fi genre - Never suspense. It begged the very big question for me, Can Ward Tanneberg keep me hooked and in suspense for that long?
Short answer? YES!
Longer answer? Okay, so the first chapter was a little overwhelming as it jumped from local to local introducing characters and events that don't appear to tie together. Yet, despite the disoriented feeling, I was still hooked with enough emotion and dilemma by the main character that I didn't want to stop reading. That feeling never went away. Despite the story going back in forth between present day and the horrible events that led to Grace Grafton's misfortune years earlier, it began to make sense.
There's a large cast of characters, but I didn't find it too hard to keep up with them. The bad guys are truly, disgustingly bad, when Grace faces her tormentor in the end, I felt her rage and hurt and pain just as clearly. The writing is strong, the characters are well built and the plot is substantial but easy to follow without giving away too much at a time.
The only draw backs I found had nothing to do with the story itself, and everything to do with the editing/printing. I didn't notice anywhere on the book where it was stamped Advanced Reader Copy, but for the publishers sake I hope it was. There were several times where sentences were repeated twice, as if copied and pasted too many times. In one place it was a whole paragraph and it was duplicated three times in a row. Clearly the editing needed to be tweaked.
Despite that annoyance, I would still highly recommend Redeeming Grace. I would hate to see a talented author's story get missed because a publisher didn't check their galleys better. It happens, especially in this digital age. So, acknowledge you'll see a few typos and put that aside, because Redeeming Grace is a suspense that is NOT to be missed.
Short answer? YES!
Longer answer? Okay, so the first chapter was a little overwhelming as it jumped from local to local introducing characters and events that don't appear to tie together. Yet, despite the disoriented feeling, I was still hooked with enough emotion and dilemma by the main character that I didn't want to stop reading. That feeling never went away. Despite the story going back in forth between present day and the horrible events that led to Grace Grafton's misfortune years earlier, it began to make sense.
There's a large cast of characters, but I didn't find it too hard to keep up with them. The bad guys are truly, disgustingly bad, when Grace faces her tormentor in the end, I felt her rage and hurt and pain just as clearly. The writing is strong, the characters are well built and the plot is substantial but easy to follow without giving away too much at a time.
The only draw backs I found had nothing to do with the story itself, and everything to do with the editing/printing. I didn't notice anywhere on the book where it was stamped Advanced Reader Copy, but for the publishers sake I hope it was. There were several times where sentences were repeated twice, as if copied and pasted too many times. In one place it was a whole paragraph and it was duplicated three times in a row. Clearly the editing needed to be tweaked.
Despite that annoyance, I would still highly recommend Redeeming Grace. I would hate to see a talented author's story get missed because a publisher didn't check their galleys better. It happens, especially in this digital age. So, acknowledge you'll see a few typos and put that aside, because Redeeming Grace is a suspense that is NOT to be missed.
April 6, 2013
This is a suspense thriller that grabs the reader from the first page and leads him through not one but two nightmare scenarios. Grace escapes from the scene of her two best friends’ murders, with evil, powerful men on her trail, wanting to silence the only witness. She endures days of trekking through swamp and marsh land, and her desperation and terror is contagious as the reader experiences her blind panic and frantic scrambling for survival along with her Her Good Samaritan is a salt-of-the-earth shrimp fisherwoman who risks everything to help her get away to a new life. Taylor is a young business woman in love with a pastor and his two children. Life is full of promise and happiness for her—until the secret and danger of her past catches up to her and endangers those she loves. She and feisty newswoman Maggie embark on a terror-filled journey to find and rescue her beloved and his children from the hands of ruthless kidnappers. I was so caught up in the struggles of both Grace and Taylor that I truly could not sleep and read on through the night. The tension of the novel is unrelenting, and the reader definitely identifies with the characters and their plight.
This book is highly recommended to anyone who enjoys a good thriller. It is also the story of struggle to give up control of one’s life and circumstances to God and trust His protection. The book is not preachy, but has a powerful Christian message as God works in and through flawed but forgiven humans to work all things for good even in seemingly hopeless situations.
I received a copy of the book from bookfun.org in exchange for an honest review. The opinions are solely mine.
This book is highly recommended to anyone who enjoys a good thriller. It is also the story of struggle to give up control of one’s life and circumstances to God and trust His protection. The book is not preachy, but has a powerful Christian message as God works in and through flawed but forgiven humans to work all things for good even in seemingly hopeless situations.
I received a copy of the book from bookfun.org in exchange for an honest review. The opinions are solely mine.
May 23, 2013
Redeeming Grace!
By Ward Tanneberg
This is probably the longest single-story book i have ever read. I am used to 20-30 chapter books so 93 chapters took me by surprize. The story is great! One thing you should know-no matter what your situation, if you trully are innocent God will make sure you are redeemed. Look how people from all over the place started popping up to risk their life in order to save Grace and her family. One thing that was awesome and not so good at the same time was - the details. They seemed to drag the story but at the same time they formed each character into a real-full-functioning person that I was greatfull for them. Confusing huh?!
I am glad I had the privilage to be introduced to Mr Tanneberg through bookclub and was given his book to read. It trully is a great action story. Even my husband listened to me retell it-- which he never is interested in what i read. Im debating between a strong 4 and a weak 5 and thats because of the details--I'm terrible I know because they really are a benefit in itself. So 5 it is.. :) Pease read and enjoy, I know I did. Please let youself be surprized by the story line. That note mentioned on the back cover is nothing compared to the real suspence in the story.
Disclaimer: I got a free copy of this book from Ward Tanneberg through book club at www.bookfun.org in exchange for my honest opinion.
Thank you Fred for the opportunity, and thank you Ward for poring your talent and God's Word-in-action in novels that are easyly read and enjoyed.
By Ward Tanneberg
This is probably the longest single-story book i have ever read. I am used to 20-30 chapter books so 93 chapters took me by surprize. The story is great! One thing you should know-no matter what your situation, if you trully are innocent God will make sure you are redeemed. Look how people from all over the place started popping up to risk their life in order to save Grace and her family. One thing that was awesome and not so good at the same time was - the details. They seemed to drag the story but at the same time they formed each character into a real-full-functioning person that I was greatfull for them. Confusing huh?!
I am glad I had the privilage to be introduced to Mr Tanneberg through bookclub and was given his book to read. It trully is a great action story. Even my husband listened to me retell it-- which he never is interested in what i read. Im debating between a strong 4 and a weak 5 and thats because of the details--I'm terrible I know because they really are a benefit in itself. So 5 it is.. :) Pease read and enjoy, I know I did. Please let youself be surprized by the story line. That note mentioned on the back cover is nothing compared to the real suspence in the story.
Disclaimer: I got a free copy of this book from Ward Tanneberg through book club at www.bookfun.org in exchange for my honest opinion.
Thank you Fred for the opportunity, and thank you Ward for poring your talent and God's Word-in-action in novels that are easyly read and enjoyed.
June 25, 2013
This is what nightmares are made of. Take a plunge into the dark side of life with Taylor as she runs from her past, in which the only mistake she made was to want to have a good time. Learn with her as she finds out that though man may plan, God is still in control, whether it feels like it or not.
Redeeming Grace a novel that has taken suspense and drama to the top level. First of all, do not be turned off by the size and weight of this novel. It is worth every word. This would be a great book to take on a vacation, not because it is relaxing (that is one word I could not use to describe it) but because it would be best to have no distractions when reading it. Again, it would not be because you need to have a place of utter attentiveness to get into the book, but you will not want to put it down for anything, not even eating. I have the hard copy, but actually requested the ebook form for ease of reading. Yes, it the airplane would be an ideal place to read this, as the attendants would not let you stay on past your destination.
Just thinking about it, gets my adrenaline rushing, and it has been a week since I finished it.
Thank you to Fred and Nora at bookclub.org for the opportunity to review this novel. I received this book free in exchange for an honest review. The opinions stated are my own.
Redeeming Grace a novel that has taken suspense and drama to the top level. First of all, do not be turned off by the size and weight of this novel. It is worth every word. This would be a great book to take on a vacation, not because it is relaxing (that is one word I could not use to describe it) but because it would be best to have no distractions when reading it. Again, it would not be because you need to have a place of utter attentiveness to get into the book, but you will not want to put it down for anything, not even eating. I have the hard copy, but actually requested the ebook form for ease of reading. Yes, it the airplane would be an ideal place to read this, as the attendants would not let you stay on past your destination.
Just thinking about it, gets my adrenaline rushing, and it has been a week since I finished it.
Thank you to Fred and Nora at bookclub.org for the opportunity to review this novel. I received this book free in exchange for an honest review. The opinions stated are my own.
April 20, 2013
Redeeming Grace by Ward Tanneberg
Christian suspense at its best, this is a fantastic book. Keep me at the edge of my seat. Seven years ago Grace Grafton escaped death but her 2 best friends were murdered. She has been on the run since then. She starts a new life and is now known as Taylor. It looks like her life might finally be back in control. She has fallen in love with a minister and his 2 children. He has asked her to marry him and she is thinking maybe her past is behind her and she could settle down with a family of her own. Her fiancée Brad goes on a trip and is kidnapped, then children are taken. Her past is catching up with her. When she receives a note addressed to Graced asking if she thought they wouldn’t find her, she knows her world has began to crumble. How will she be able to help those she loves and holds dear? Is she strong enough to face evil and bring down a powerful businessman, a terrorist and a senator headed to the white house? Can she stand up to the mighty and save her family and her country? I would highly recommend you read this book to find the answers. It is well written, full of suspense and intrigue. Will help you find faith and hope in the little guy again. Ward Tanneberg has done an awesome job.
Christian suspense at its best, this is a fantastic book. Keep me at the edge of my seat. Seven years ago Grace Grafton escaped death but her 2 best friends were murdered. She has been on the run since then. She starts a new life and is now known as Taylor. It looks like her life might finally be back in control. She has fallen in love with a minister and his 2 children. He has asked her to marry him and she is thinking maybe her past is behind her and she could settle down with a family of her own. Her fiancée Brad goes on a trip and is kidnapped, then children are taken. Her past is catching up with her. When she receives a note addressed to Graced asking if she thought they wouldn’t find her, she knows her world has began to crumble. How will she be able to help those she loves and holds dear? Is she strong enough to face evil and bring down a powerful businessman, a terrorist and a senator headed to the white house? Can she stand up to the mighty and save her family and her country? I would highly recommend you read this book to find the answers. It is well written, full of suspense and intrigue. Will help you find faith and hope in the little guy again. Ward Tanneberg has done an awesome job.
March 12, 2013
I have never read a book by Ward Tanneberg before but I am certainly remembering him as a favorite author now. Redeeming grace kept my interest. His main character, Taylor, is living under an assumed identity after having fled for her life when during a night out with a wealthy businessman and a prominent senator with two of her college friends, they are killed.
Taylor is the only one who survived the horrific night and her enemy is determined to silence her. Tanneberg flips back and forth from Taylor’s past to the present with skill. Rather than stalling the plot, which often happens when we’re thrust into the past, this held my attention. Taylor has found new love, and started a new life but despite all her efforts keep her past hidden, it eventually catches up with her and her fiancé and his children are abducted. She’s a tough cookie and a survivor. With the a help of a friend she goes on the offensive.
A great read that will keep you in suspense until the final pages. If you like suspense, you’ll like this one.I give it five out of five stars.
Taylor is the only one who survived the horrific night and her enemy is determined to silence her. Tanneberg flips back and forth from Taylor’s past to the present with skill. Rather than stalling the plot, which often happens when we’re thrust into the past, this held my attention. Taylor has found new love, and started a new life but despite all her efforts keep her past hidden, it eventually catches up with her and her fiancé and his children are abducted. She’s a tough cookie and a survivor. With the a help of a friend she goes on the offensive.
A great read that will keep you in suspense until the final pages. If you like suspense, you’ll like this one.I give it five out of five stars.
June 4, 2013
Extremely well written suspense novel!
I received a free copy of this book from bookfun.org for my honest opinion.
When I first received this book I was a little overwhelmed by the size of it (597 pages). Then I opened it and saw that the font is fairly large and appears to be at least 1½ spaced. That made it a little less daunting.
I found it to be a fairly quick read. It was an intricately written, attention holding suspense. Once I had started reading it I knew that I would not be able to abandon it. By the time I was 400 pages into it I knew that I wouldn’t be able to find any more stopping places and would have to plan enough time I picked it up again to finish it.
There were definitely points that I found myself questioning Grace, “How could you make such stupid choices?” Yet I know that we all make stupid decisions at times and those are usually what we need to be redeemed from. The title is very appropriate and fitting.
I received a free copy of this book from bookfun.org for my honest opinion.
When I first received this book I was a little overwhelmed by the size of it (597 pages). Then I opened it and saw that the font is fairly large and appears to be at least 1½ spaced. That made it a little less daunting.
I found it to be a fairly quick read. It was an intricately written, attention holding suspense. Once I had started reading it I knew that I would not be able to abandon it. By the time I was 400 pages into it I knew that I wouldn’t be able to find any more stopping places and would have to plan enough time I picked it up again to finish it.
There were definitely points that I found myself questioning Grace, “How could you make such stupid choices?” Yet I know that we all make stupid decisions at times and those are usually what we need to be redeemed from. The title is very appropriate and fitting.
June 20, 2013
I was very surprised to see the range of reviews others had written about this book, truly from one of the spectrum to the other. I found Redeeming Grace to be a fantastic read! It held my attention throughout and was a fast read. The storyline is very well done and incorporates intrigue, adventure and suspense all the way through. Mr. Tannenburg writes a compelling, suspenseful book that keeps the reader deeply engrossed. One of the best aspects of this book was the way the main character, Grace, has to face her fears. Everything she thought was hidden in the past comes back into the light and Grace is forced to reckon with yesterday. Grace finds that she serves the God of reconciliation. A fabulous read I would definitely recommend!
I received this book from bookfun.org in exchange for my honest opinion.
I received this book from bookfun.org in exchange for my honest opinion.
March 27, 2013
Better hold on to your chair, this is a very suspenseful book! I had a difficult time putting it down. It is a large book, but it's a fast, wonderful read.
Grace Grafton has created her own version of witness protection, and after seven years she is beginning to feel more secure. Of course, that's when she gets discovered, and no one she loves in her new life is safe. Since the men she's running from have committed at least two murders, and are now running mates for the highest two offices in the country, they'll stop at nothing to make sure she won't talk.
I definitely recommend this one!
Grace Grafton has created her own version of witness protection, and after seven years she is beginning to feel more secure. Of course, that's when she gets discovered, and no one she loves in her new life is safe. Since the men she's running from have committed at least two murders, and are now running mates for the highest two offices in the country, they'll stop at nothing to make sure she won't talk.
I definitely recommend this one!
March 2, 2017
Daufuskie Island, SC. A tsunami had wreaked havoc on everything.
Palm Springs, CA. Brad asked Taylor Nicole Carroll to marry him.
He was going to LA, CA., so she was going to think on it.
Brad (father, pastor) wanted to know if Nancy (8), & David (son) were ready for school.
Lafayette, LA., Shandrel Davis & Shona (little sister), were at a church revival & gun shots were being fired & blood & bodies were everywhere. It was total chaos.
Taylor, Jim Flessing (sales) & Kaylin Martin (sales) worked at Broadmores (Palm Springs Desert).
Who is Grace N. Grafton?
Washington, DC. Senator Noah Parker (49, SC, (College of Charleston; Humanities/SS, Tulane U; JD) was having a press conference.
Sandra Cole (PSBNC) & Lora Hardin (CCN were in attendance.
What bad news did Reverend Weston have for Brad?
Jackie & Mark Hollis were at the scene of the accident.
Bang! Bang! There would be 2 funerals at a later date for them.
What did the Savannah News Press headlines say about Ms. Ilene Hunter (MS, Georgia Southern U), & Ms. Bonnie Jo “BJ” Senter (MS, Georgia Southern U)?
Who is Charles Brandenbury (billionaire, CB Enterprises president)?
Why had Brad Weston had been kidnapped?
What was Taylor Nicole Carroll (Georgia Southern U; MBA) telling Mary Magdalene “Maggie” Hinegardner Desert Sun reporter)?
What about Talal Itana (Lebanon UN diplomat)?
Why did Barbara Brandenbury (wife) want a divorce?
Palm Springs, FL. Officer Hermano Pérez & Officer Janet Leffler arrived at Desert Community Church.
Who is behind all this makeshift mischief?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written religious oriented political thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great humorous political thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. Thelma & Louise that’s it! A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas; Amazon Digital Services LLC; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
Palm Springs, CA. Brad asked Taylor Nicole Carroll to marry him.
He was going to LA, CA., so she was going to think on it.
Brad (father, pastor) wanted to know if Nancy (8), & David (son) were ready for school.
Lafayette, LA., Shandrel Davis & Shona (little sister), were at a church revival & gun shots were being fired & blood & bodies were everywhere. It was total chaos.
Taylor, Jim Flessing (sales) & Kaylin Martin (sales) worked at Broadmores (Palm Springs Desert).
Who is Grace N. Grafton?
Washington, DC. Senator Noah Parker (49, SC, (College of Charleston; Humanities/SS, Tulane U; JD) was having a press conference.
Sandra Cole (PSBNC) & Lora Hardin (CCN were in attendance.
What bad news did Reverend Weston have for Brad?
Jackie & Mark Hollis were at the scene of the accident.
Bang! Bang! There would be 2 funerals at a later date for them.
What did the Savannah News Press headlines say about Ms. Ilene Hunter (MS, Georgia Southern U), & Ms. Bonnie Jo “BJ” Senter (MS, Georgia Southern U)?
Who is Charles Brandenbury (billionaire, CB Enterprises president)?
Why had Brad Weston had been kidnapped?
What was Taylor Nicole Carroll (Georgia Southern U; MBA) telling Mary Magdalene “Maggie” Hinegardner Desert Sun reporter)?
What about Talal Itana (Lebanon UN diplomat)?
Why did Barbara Brandenbury (wife) want a divorce?
Palm Springs, FL. Officer Hermano Pérez & Officer Janet Leffler arrived at Desert Community Church.
Who is behind all this makeshift mischief?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written religious oriented political thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great humorous political thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. Thelma & Louise that’s it! A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas; Amazon Digital Services LLC; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
May 23, 2013
About the Book:
Seven years ago, Grace Grafton died in a boating accident while partying on the Georgia, South Carolina coast. Was her death the result of alcohol and drugs or something more sinister? Nobody knows: her body was never recovered. Now years later, a woman reads in disbelief the note addressed to her: Hello Grace, did you think we wouldn't find you?
Those nine chilling words end Grafton s self-imposed sanctuary of witness protection. Now she and everyone she loves are in grave danger. Long believed dead, she has a secret that can change the world. She knows the man running for president is guilty of a double murder! But who will believe her?
About the Author:
Ward Tanneberg is a pastor/writer/novelist, having authored several books and given more than 50 years to evangelism, youth, college and pastoral ministry, including two Pacific Northwest churches and 23 years as the senior pastor at Valley Christian Center in Dublin, CA. In 2008, he was named President/Executive Director of The CASA Network. He is a graduate of Northwest University and the California Graduate School of Theology. Ward speaks extensively at retreats, conferences and ministry leadership events in and outside the USA. He and his wife, Dixie, live in the Pacific Northwest.
My Review:
A book full of mystery and intrigue is what you can expect out of Ward Tanneberg's latest Redeeming Grace. Sitting on the edge of your seat suspense. The beginning of the book had me puzzled for a few chapters. Grace Grafton is thought to have died many years prior when two of her friends were brutally murdered. But unbeknownst to anyone she wasn't murdered and now lives as on the run as Taylor.
She finally feels like life is good when she is asked to marry Brad; a minister. Brad a very good and honorable man already has two children when he proposes to Taylor. All seems great when suddenly the things from Taylor's past seem to be catching up with her. Grace knows who committed those murders all those years ago, but to take down such an important figure may prove to be too much for this young woman. But faced with the fact that now Brad and his children have been brought into this, she finds herself at a crossroads.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me at no charge for my honest review by bookfun.org.
September 6, 2013
Redeeming Grace
By Ward Tanneberg
Redeeming Grace by Ward Tanneberg is an exciting and suspenseful thriller. It has politics, murder, mystery, kidnappings, and a woman hiding from her past.
Without giving too much away and detracting from your reading experience I'll give a short synopsis. Taylor Carroll is a woman running from what her life could/should have been. One wrong decision changed the course of her life and she is on the run because of something she saw. And the something she saw was murder! Hiding her true identity and allowing those nearest and dearest to her heart to believe she died, she became Taylor to protect them all.
But with what Taylor knows she is being hunted. Her knowledge could topple powerful men from what they seek - more power. With the passage of seven years Taylor thinks she is finally safe and she opens her heart to what could be. But her past has caught up to her and those who have found a home in her heart are now in as much danger as she is.
Redeeming Grace is a story of redemption and second chances wrapped up in a political scandal. If you like thrillers, don't miss out on Redeeming Grace: Spring is Scandal Season in the White House! Readers who like Randy Singer's style should enjoy this title even though it is not centered around a lawyer.
My only problem with this book was my computer needed to get repaired after an encounter with my not-so-miniature dachshund! :D Which wasn't the book's fault!
I was provided a digital copy of this book from BookFun.org and Ward Tanneberg in exchange for my honest review.
By Ward Tanneberg
Redeeming Grace by Ward Tanneberg is an exciting and suspenseful thriller. It has politics, murder, mystery, kidnappings, and a woman hiding from her past.
Without giving too much away and detracting from your reading experience I'll give a short synopsis. Taylor Carroll is a woman running from what her life could/should have been. One wrong decision changed the course of her life and she is on the run because of something she saw. And the something she saw was murder! Hiding her true identity and allowing those nearest and dearest to her heart to believe she died, she became Taylor to protect them all.
But with what Taylor knows she is being hunted. Her knowledge could topple powerful men from what they seek - more power. With the passage of seven years Taylor thinks she is finally safe and she opens her heart to what could be. But her past has caught up to her and those who have found a home in her heart are now in as much danger as she is.
Redeeming Grace is a story of redemption and second chances wrapped up in a political scandal. If you like thrillers, don't miss out on Redeeming Grace: Spring is Scandal Season in the White House! Readers who like Randy Singer's style should enjoy this title even though it is not centered around a lawyer.
My only problem with this book was my computer needed to get repaired after an encounter with my not-so-miniature dachshund! :D Which wasn't the book's fault!
I was provided a digital copy of this book from BookFun.org and Ward Tanneberg in exchange for my honest review.
November 7, 2016
Seven years ago Grace Grafton experienced the worst night of her life. Set to graduate from college Grace and two of her friends are having a weekend away. When offered the chance to spend an evening with one of the richest men in the world and several of his friends, no strings attached, the girls are excited and ready for the adventure. What happens while with these men will change Grace's life forever.
Now 7 years later, Grace's old life is about to catch up with her. The only problem is that not only is Grace in danger, but those she loves most have been kidnapped. The men that have taken her loved ones will stop at nothing to ensure Grace's silence. Will Grace be able to save her fiancé and his children while taking down the most powerful men in America before it's too late?
I thought this was a good story although it was rather long, 597 pages long to be exact! That would be my only complaint about this book. I thought that the story line moved along at a good pace, but there were several elements of the story that I think could have been removed to shorten the book. I think that the author managed to keep the reader engaged in Grace's plight and had enough action to keep the reader turning the pages in order to find out what happened next. I found that I was invested in what happened in the characters lives even though at one point I was getting confused because too many other characters got introduced. Everything was tidily wrapped up and left me with a sense of peace about the future of the characters. If you don't mind a long book and you enjoy a good suspense then I definitely recommend this one for you.
Now 7 years later, Grace's old life is about to catch up with her. The only problem is that not only is Grace in danger, but those she loves most have been kidnapped. The men that have taken her loved ones will stop at nothing to ensure Grace's silence. Will Grace be able to save her fiancé and his children while taking down the most powerful men in America before it's too late?
I thought this was a good story although it was rather long, 597 pages long to be exact! That would be my only complaint about this book. I thought that the story line moved along at a good pace, but there were several elements of the story that I think could have been removed to shorten the book. I think that the author managed to keep the reader engaged in Grace's plight and had enough action to keep the reader turning the pages in order to find out what happened next. I found that I was invested in what happened in the characters lives even though at one point I was getting confused because too many other characters got introduced. Everything was tidily wrapped up and left me with a sense of peace about the future of the characters. If you don't mind a long book and you enjoy a good suspense then I definitely recommend this one for you.
April 29, 2013
"Redeeming Grace" by Ward Tanneberg is definetly a 5 star book in my opinion. All I can say is Wow. I don't usually like thrillers but this book changed my mind! This book has murder, evil, and good and in the end you realize that God is on His throne. This book makes you believe that good does win in the end and greed does not ! I loved the different characters and the descriptions in the different settings in this story. I could actually see the story being played out in my mind as I was reading it. This would make a great movie, it would have violence so not sure it will be suitable for young children but I am sure adults would love it as a movie
This book starts out with the mystery and then goes to the present and then back and forth between the two, but I feel that is what made it such a great read! It really kept me wanting to finish the book to see what was going to happen. Now that I have finished the book I want a sequel to see what happens to the other characters in the story!
Grace and her two friends are enjoying a dinner at a hotel when a gentleman asks them to be dinner companions for some real powerful and rich guys at a party on a yacht. He pays them a thousands dollars and buys them new outfits for the occasion. What could go wrong? But things did go wrong, her two friends are murdered and Grace is forced to run and has to have a new identify for seven long years. One little mistake and her secret was discovered! It was a good thing that her secret was found out! Why was it a good thing, read the book and see if you again with me!
This book starts out with the mystery and then goes to the present and then back and forth between the two, but I feel that is what made it such a great read! It really kept me wanting to finish the book to see what was going to happen. Now that I have finished the book I want a sequel to see what happens to the other characters in the story!
Grace and her two friends are enjoying a dinner at a hotel when a gentleman asks them to be dinner companions for some real powerful and rich guys at a party on a yacht. He pays them a thousands dollars and buys them new outfits for the occasion. What could go wrong? But things did go wrong, her two friends are murdered and Grace is forced to run and has to have a new identify for seven long years. One little mistake and her secret was discovered! It was a good thing that her secret was found out! Why was it a good thing, read the book and see if you again with me!
January 3, 2018
This book definitely without a doubt gets 5 out of 5 stars. What can I say about such a marvelous, fantastic, wonderful book. It was a bone chilling story, and I had to hold my breath a few times and It was also a story of love, care, friendship, and trust. The ending certainly made me cry and It turned out so beautifully. Love and trust really are beautiful and special blessings that we all have within us when we find people who accept us, love us for whom we are no matter what. Grace could of been shunned at for lying or for using an identity which wasn't who she really was because of fear of her life, fear to lose her family and friends, and because of self-shame but because of true love and because her friend, Maggie helped her to stand up and fight and who trusted her when she told her and no one else, Maggie stood by her even when It got very dangerous and through her life she met other people who helped Grace pick up the pieces of her life and who celebrated in her life till the the end of the book. I couldn't put this book down. Usually I take a couple of days to read a book, but this book had me gripped from the word go. Absolutely wonderful book.
January 28, 2013
I received this book for free as part of the Goodreads first reads program.
I was surprised at how much this book held my interest. Although the themes are obvious (good vs. evil, the power of redemption, etc.), the story has a lot of action and suspense. Although the 600+ page length seems daunting, it is a quick read and surprisingly hard to put down.
My two main criticisms are the language of the characters and the quality of construction of the book. First, although many of the characters are kidnappers and murderers, not one person in the entire book uses a word stronger than "darn!" Given that the author is an evangelical minister, I guess that's to be somewhat expected, but I found a lot of the dialogue lacking reality given the situations and the characters.
Second, the book I received was very poorly bound. Each of the first 200 or so pages separated from the spine and fell out as I turned them. I hope this is just because it was an advance copy.
I was surprised at how much this book held my interest. Although the themes are obvious (good vs. evil, the power of redemption, etc.), the story has a lot of action and suspense. Although the 600+ page length seems daunting, it is a quick read and surprisingly hard to put down.
My two main criticisms are the language of the characters and the quality of construction of the book. First, although many of the characters are kidnappers and murderers, not one person in the entire book uses a word stronger than "darn!" Given that the author is an evangelical minister, I guess that's to be somewhat expected, but I found a lot of the dialogue lacking reality given the situations and the characters.
Second, the book I received was very poorly bound. Each of the first 200 or so pages separated from the spine and fell out as I turned them. I hope this is just because it was an advance copy.
June 11, 2013
If I have one criticism of Ward Tanneberg’s Redeeming Grace, it is the time it took to capture my attention. Mr.Tanneberg lets the reader know early on that Taylor aka Grace Grafton has a secret, but it isn’t until Grace’s old and new lives collide and outside forces threaten her new found security that this reader became riveted to the story. From that point to the end, Redeeming Grace is a plausible ride into political intrigue and power brokering that has upset the lives of some pretty ordinary people. Reminded of modern day scandals, some of which remain clouded with mystery, Grace’s story doesn’t seem so farfetched.
It was difficult in the beginning to follow the different points of view, but eventually it all comes together. The book takes a little too long to get started and suffers somewhat from a protracted ending. Nonetheless, Redeeming Grace is an incredible ride and well worth the wait.
I received a copy of the book from bookfun.org for my honest opinion.
It was difficult in the beginning to follow the different points of view, but eventually it all comes together. The book takes a little too long to get started and suffers somewhat from a protracted ending. Nonetheless, Redeeming Grace is an incredible ride and well worth the wait.
I received a copy of the book from bookfun.org for my honest opinion.
April 29, 2013
I love reading thriller, now more than ever. This book begins with terror.... The images of what was happening to the main character had me thinking I was reading something from the news. I had to stop reading after the first chapter just so I could breathe. Once I adjusted my seat belt, I came along Grace and her friends for a nightmare of a roller coaster. This book had me praying for her and her friends and family at every turn. I laughed and cried seeing how God truly redeemed Grace. This book was an excellent read. It kept me captivated with every page turn. I was in tears by the end of the book. It was very well written. I recommend this book to everyone, you will not be disappointed. Ward Tanneberg has me looking forward to his next book. I received this book from bookfun.org for my honest opinion.
May 9, 2013
Grace Grafton and her two closest friends are given a once in a lifetime opportunity, that will change their lives forever. What starts out as a glamorous evening in a social gathering far beyond what the three friends are accustomed to ends in a nightmare, that sends Grace fleeing for her life.
Now years later living under a false identity and praying her past will never find her, Grace has fallen in love with a man and his two young children. But is she truly free or will those seeking her destroy any hope of future happiness and endanger all she holds dear.
Redeeming Grace will keep you turning the pages well into the night as the story unfolds from the East Coast to the West.
Ward Tanneburg does an excellent job developing characters and creating a suspenseful storyline.
I was given this book by bookfun.org in exchange for my honest opinion.
Now years later living under a false identity and praying her past will never find her, Grace has fallen in love with a man and his two young children. But is she truly free or will those seeking her destroy any hope of future happiness and endanger all she holds dear.
Redeeming Grace will keep you turning the pages well into the night as the story unfolds from the East Coast to the West.
Ward Tanneburg does an excellent job developing characters and creating a suspenseful storyline.
I was given this book by bookfun.org in exchange for my honest opinion.
June 5, 2013
I at first felt intimidated about starting this book at 610 pages. It was also a political thriller which I had never read one of those before. So I wasn't really sure what kind of book I was going to be reading. Three days after beginning, I was finishing this well told and thought out story full of suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat. I was truly in the grips of Taylor/Grace's story from the first page. This whole story pretty much takes place over a period of one week with flashbacks to seven years ago. There is violence as the bad guys are really evil guys. I also thought it was a good story of morality in this day and age of our country. I also liked how the author showed us that there are still good people and with friends we are never really alone. I received this book from bookfun.org for my honest opinion.
May 30, 2013
Redeeming Grace written by Ward Tanneberg.
It was really a slow beginning it took awhile for me to get into the story I know it was after chapter 8, I was glad I kept reading it cause it then kept my attention. Three friends start out thinking a good night o fun was gonna be great. The night ended in terror. Grace has to hide out and who can she trust. Grace has to change her identity to be safe. Just when she feels comfortable after 7 years THEY FIND HER!!! I like that the book had a Christian backing and was clean language.
I was given this book by Bookfun.org for my honest opinion. Thanks Fred St Laurent and sponsors of the Bookfun.org thanks to the publisher and David Cook.
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It was really a slow beginning it took awhile for me to get into the story I know it was after chapter 8, I was glad I kept reading it cause it then kept my attention. Three friends start out thinking a good night o fun was gonna be great. The night ended in terror. Grace has to hide out and who can she trust. Grace has to change her identity to be safe. Just when she feels comfortable after 7 years THEY FIND HER!!! I like that the book had a Christian backing and was clean language.
I was given this book by Bookfun.org for my honest opinion. Thanks Fred St Laurent and sponsors of the Bookfun.org thanks to the publisher and David Cook.
Reviews left at:
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August 13, 2016
Wow! Redeeming Grace is a great suspense book that will hold your attention from start to finish! All of the characters were well written and seemed real...from the wealthy political figures to an African-American lady with a worn out shrimp boat. Grace takes on a new identity and leaves South Carolina for California when she witnesses the murder of her two college roommates. She manages to live safely for seven years before being found. The story involves ministers, news journalists, a presidential candidate, a senator and military veterans. God's grace frees Grace to go on with life. I highly recommend Redeeming Grace to anyone who likes suspense! I received a free e-book from Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas.
November 13, 2017
What do you get when you mix a little "Taken" with "McClintock, Alfred Hitchcock, and current political news? Yep, "Redeeming Grace." All fresh, riveting, and complete with memorable characters you can't let go of. As a thriller, it is a little predictable--kind of like those movie scenes when you sit there telling the characters, "Don't open that door," but Tanneberg does not let the readers down. He has some appropriately placed surprising plots twists.
I held back the fifth star because of annoying repetition. I don't know if it was the author's intention to review settings or clues from one chapter to the next, or if it was something overlooked in editing. There wasn't a lot, but noticeable, and that would briefly derail my being in the moment.
But, great story.
I held back the fifth star because of annoying repetition. I don't know if it was the author's intention to review settings or clues from one chapter to the next, or if it was something overlooked in editing. There wasn't a lot, but noticeable, and that would briefly derail my being in the moment.
But, great story.
December 11, 2014
Redeeming Grace is an exciting tale of girl that for seven years has run from her past, but now her past has found her. A bad decision on one night changed her life forever. She has come up with a new identity and lived a new life since that fateful night, but after seven years they have found her and begin to steal her new life away in order to get what they want.
Redeeming Grace is an adventure that will keep you guessing and turning the pages. I really enjoyed this book and I hope that you will take the time to read it as well.
Redeeming Grace is an adventure that will keep you guessing and turning the pages. I really enjoyed this book and I hope that you will take the time to read it as well.
July 23, 2018
Twists & Turns
Take a lengthy journey, coast to coast, with Grace Grafton, known to her fiance as Taylor, as she ducks and runs and swims against overwhelming odds to save her life. Gripping scenes, well-crafted tension. At times the story was bogged down with black space of back story or unnecessarily long dialogue but you'll want to hang in there for the satisfying ending. Half the number of chapters would have sufficed to tell this rich and thrilling tale. The happily ever after brought sweet justice to all.
Take a lengthy journey, coast to coast, with Grace Grafton, known to her fiance as Taylor, as she ducks and runs and swims against overwhelming odds to save her life. Gripping scenes, well-crafted tension. At times the story was bogged down with black space of back story or unnecessarily long dialogue but you'll want to hang in there for the satisfying ending. Half the number of chapters would have sufficed to tell this rich and thrilling tale. The happily ever after brought sweet justice to all.
May 18, 2013
Although this book was very lengthy, it kept my attention the whole way through! Grace Grafton has been hiding for 7 years. Although she's done very well at hiding herself, circumstances change for her. There is a lot of mystery and twists in this book. This book kept me curious to the very end! I give this book a full 5 stars! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone.
I received this book from bookfun.org to read for my honest opinion.
I received this book from bookfun.org to read for my honest opinion.
September 15, 2013
Starting with action that leaves you slightly breathless, the author jumps into what seems like an ordinary romance. But Ward Tannenberg has given us anything but a simple romance! With murder, intrigue and fake identities, as well as political pawns, Redeeming Grace is a nail-biter for sure. Very well written and worth every minute spent reading!
I received this ebook courtesy of TBCN in return for my unbiased review.
I received this ebook courtesy of TBCN in return for my unbiased review.
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