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The Right Society
When devout Christians, Mary and David Gentry, fall victim to a series of crimes and mishaps in their comfortable, upper middle class Michigan suburb, David convinces a doubtful Mary to move to New Jordan, a walled, secluded, community being built in Georgia and designed for Christians only. There is literally no crime, and the houses don't even need locks on the doors. David and Mary are thoroughly investigated and approved, but as part of the requirements to move in, they must surrender all of their considerable assets with the understanding that if they decide to leave, everything will be returned to them. Architect David is ecstatic when given the assignment of designing the new city, and the children love their new school and quickly make friends. Only Mary is unhappy. She soon rebels against the strict rules for women; no makeup, no hair color or haircuts, and worst of all, no birth control. When she begins trying to persuade David to leave, she falls victim to a series of accidents and starts to wonder if her husband is in on a plot to kill her. His new assistant is a beautiful young widow, and he seems overly fond of her. With only one friend, Mary wonders who she can really trust. Convinced that someone is coming into her home when she is away, she begins to investigate and discovers bugs planted in the house, including the bathrooms and bedrooms. Living with the knowledge that every day could be her last, Mary realizes that it was much easier to get into New Jordan than it will be to get out. One of the things her probing uncovers is that no one has ever left there alive.
- GenresDrama
287 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 6, 2010
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About the author
Donna Foley Mabry
45 books211 followersA Michigan native who studied writing in school, Donna first came to Vegas to make costumes and soon was weaving the stories she heard in the back of the girls' dressing room into her first novel. Now she is the author of The Alexandra Merritt Mysteries, which include 'The Last Two Aces in Las Vegas', 'The Las Vegas Desert Flower', 'The Las Vegas Special', 'Rough Ride in Vegas', 'M.I.A. Las Vegas' and 'The Las Vegas Sophisticate'. Her latest novel, 'The Vegas Tycoon' is also set in Las Vegas
Donna has written several other stand-alone novels, recent releases 'Kaleigh McKenna' and 'The Russell House', as well as 'Desperate Ambition', 'The Right Society', 'The Other Hand', 'Conversations with Skip', and an anthology, 'Killer Coffee and a Batch of Cookies'.
In addition to those stand-alones and others, Donna has a popular series of historical romances, 'The Manhattan Stories', and a series of female detective stories 'The Case Files of Molly Evers".
Her most popular novel, 'Maude', the story of her Grandmother, is a #1 best-seller on Amazon and spent 16 weeks on the Wall Street Journal's Top-10 list. 'Maude' is available as an audiobook, and is published in Italian, Russian and German. Donna is actively working on the screenplay for 'Maude'.
She has also written three screenplays, a stage play, poetry, short stories, and a children's story.
Donna lives in Henderson, Nevada, sharing her home with two cats and her dog, Abigale, all three shelter rescues. She has two children, a daughter in Las Vegas and a son in New York and a grandson who is the light of her life!
Donna still takes occasional classes at UNLV and at writer's conferences and is an active member of the Anthem Author's in Henderson, NV.
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Donna has written several other stand-alone novels, recent releases 'Kaleigh McKenna' and 'The Russell House', as well as 'Desperate Ambition', 'The Right Society', 'The Other Hand', 'Conversations with Skip', and an anthology, 'Killer Coffee and a Batch of Cookies'.
In addition to those stand-alones and others, Donna has a popular series of historical romances, 'The Manhattan Stories', and a series of female detective stories 'The Case Files of Molly Evers".
Her most popular novel, 'Maude', the story of her Grandmother, is a #1 best-seller on Amazon and spent 16 weeks on the Wall Street Journal's Top-10 list. 'Maude' is available as an audiobook, and is published in Italian, Russian and German. Donna is actively working on the screenplay for 'Maude'.
She has also written three screenplays, a stage play, poetry, short stories, and a children's story.
Donna lives in Henderson, Nevada, sharing her home with two cats and her dog, Abigale, all three shelter rescues. She has two children, a daughter in Las Vegas and a son in New York and a grandson who is the light of her life!
Donna still takes occasional classes at UNLV and at writer's conferences and is an active member of the Anthem Author's in Henderson, NV.
donnafoleymabry.com
facebook.com/donnafoleymabry
twitter.com/donnama12
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March 20, 2015
Good read
I really like the theme the false prophet. I like how the woman was strong. A good pleasure read
I really like the theme the false prophet. I like how the woman was strong. A good pleasure read
November 20, 2014
Beware of false prophets.......
This story would make a good movie. The idea this could actually happen is strong. A family experience several acts of crime even though they are comfortable well off. They are devote Christians and become interested in a new town. It is a controlled community and town for Christians only. Only after they are settled in do they see problems. Rules are very enforced. Heat, water, pets, their employment, holidays and vacations are controlled for the exchange of the new life. The wife resist the rules. However the husband is very desirable as a designer for the new homes and town. The wife fears for her marriage and life while the husband doesn't see the whole picture.
This story would make a good movie. The idea this could actually happen is strong. A family experience several acts of crime even though they are comfortable well off. They are devote Christians and become interested in a new town. It is a controlled community and town for Christians only. Only after they are settled in do they see problems. Rules are very enforced. Heat, water, pets, their employment, holidays and vacations are controlled for the exchange of the new life. The wife resist the rules. However the husband is very desirable as a designer for the new homes and town. The wife fears for her marriage and life while the husband doesn't see the whole picture.
February 5, 2015
Intriguing
The plot moved consistently keeping me intrigued at what was going to happen next. Not edge of your seat, but a good read I enjoy christian novels however 90% are not, for lack of a better word, sophisticated. I usually feel like I'm reading a book written for teens. This one was more of an adult read with scripture I learned from rather than a Sunday school lesson or a teen youth group.
The plot moved consistently keeping me intrigued at what was going to happen next. Not edge of your seat, but a good read I enjoy christian novels however 90% are not, for lack of a better word, sophisticated. I usually feel like I'm reading a book written for teens. This one was more of an adult read with scripture I learned from rather than a Sunday school lesson or a teen youth group.
June 12, 2016
The plot of "The Right Society" is very similar to many other books - fiction and non-fiction - about cults; however, there are enough interesting twists to make the story unique. I think Donna Mabry did a wonderful job showing the portion of the Christian population most other Christians don't like to admit exists - the extremists who use religion as a means to control people and set themselves up as gods. The suspense was enough to keep me turning the pages and I read the book in one day.
March 3, 2015
This sounded like a good story idea but it didn't live up to what I hoped it would be. The events and characters didn't seem believable to me. (All those things could happen, yes, but unlikely they would all happen to the same family at the same time)
Sadly, I just felt the whole book was corny.
I really enjoy Donna Mabry's historical fiction books but this was not her best work.
Sadly, I just felt the whole book was corny.
I really enjoy Donna Mabry's historical fiction books but this was not her best work.
June 20, 2015
Good story line but disjointed at times
Many truths about today's environment and how frightening our surroundings can feel. I can understand how appealing it might be to escape from it all. I wish the writing had been a little tighter as I almost stopped reading it but the premise was good.
Many truths about today's environment and how frightening our surroundings can feel. I can understand how appealing it might be to escape from it all. I wish the writing had been a little tighter as I almost stopped reading it but the premise was good.
February 9, 2015
A page turner
I love Christian fiction and this is some of the best I've read recently! The slow slithering way that David and Mary are drawn into the cult sends chills. Her courage is remarkable!
I love Christian fiction and this is some of the best I've read recently! The slow slithering way that David and Mary are drawn into the cult sends chills. Her courage is remarkable!
March 27, 2015
Not the best book I have read,however it grabbed me from the beginning.
Not the best book I have read,however it grabbed me from the beginning. I would recommend this book to a friend
Not the best book I have read,however it grabbed me from the beginning. I would recommend this book to a friend
March 20, 2015
Right society
Well written book. A look into the way cults draw in people to seek a stress free existence. It seems Mary the strong main character was the only one with a hold on reality.
Well written book. A look into the way cults draw in people to seek a stress free existence. It seems Mary the strong main character was the only one with a hold on reality.
July 11, 2015
I loved "Maude" and was excited to read this book. This might have been a good story if it wasn't also trying to fit into the Christian fiction niche. Way too much religion. I realize it needed some, but the excess detracted from the novel.
January 7, 2016
Great
Very good. This book shows just how fanatic some religions can become. People have to be aware of weird things that do not seem correct. I do believe in God and know he cares for all in a wonderful way.
Very good. This book shows just how fanatic some religions can become. People have to be aware of weird things that do not seem correct. I do believe in God and know he cares for all in a wonderful way.
June 6, 2016
Once again
She gets it right again.well written and a great plot.she really does her research and gets it right every time.I like it that she puts in good things happening to people.makes you glad you read it.keep it up Donna.thanks
She gets it right again.well written and a great plot.she really does her research and gets it right every time.I like it that she puts in good things happening to people.makes you glad you read it.keep it up Donna.thanks
March 14, 2017
This Story is Amazing
This book, though fictional, is an inspiration to any Christian who believes in being courageous til the end of their battles, and following the Word as it is written, not as some group of people interpret it.
This book, though fictional, is an inspiration to any Christian who believes in being courageous til the end of their battles, and following the Word as it is written, not as some group of people interpret it.
December 28, 2014
Amazing
This book was amazing. I literally found myself cheering for mary. I did expect a different ending. Cannot wait to read another Mabry book.
This book was amazing. I literally found myself cheering for mary. I did expect a different ending. Cannot wait to read another Mabry book.
January 14, 2015
I loved this book. It was exciting, intense, and would make a great movie!
June 25, 2017
Very readable; not too credible
January 28, 2015
The other hand
Enjoyed this book. Sure wood not like to have been in Mary's place. I can't even start to be in small rooms I can't get out of , Good plot tho.Needs to be a movie.
Enjoyed this book. Sure wood not like to have been in Mary's place. I can't even start to be in small rooms I can't get out of , Good plot tho.Needs to be a movie.
February 5, 2015
An okay book
I wasn't wowed by the book,but it was a quick,easy read. A simple story with a predictable ending. 3 stars is about the best I can do.
I wasn't wowed by the book,but it was a quick,easy read. A simple story with a predictable ending. 3 stars is about the best I can do.
October 21, 2024
I felt like this was a poorly written book. The paragraphs gave too much detail and not enough showing. As it neared the end, I got more interested but felt the end was anti-climatic.
May 22, 2015
Just right
Fast wording, not slow. Great scriptures. Reminds us that everything that glitters is not gold. Good characters. Great action. Gun.
Fast wording, not slow. Great scriptures. Reminds us that everything that glitters is not gold. Good characters. Great action. Gun.
June 12, 2015
O.k.
Not sure I would read another by this author. It was a bit shallow and it was very predictable. fast reading
Not sure I would read another by this author. It was a bit shallow and it was very predictable. fast reading
July 3, 2015
This book was filled with errors and just stupid in general.
August 17, 2015
Outstanding!!
This is a page turner, for sure. Ms. Mabry does it again!! I so recommend you read this enjoyable story!!
This is a page turner, for sure. Ms. Mabry does it again!! I so recommend you read this enjoyable story!!
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December 11, 2015Awesome. Best author ever.
December 16, 2015
The plot was good but the writing was so poor that I had to give it only 2 stars.
December 18, 2015
The storyline was interesting but the writing in general was very poor.
January 1, 2016
Good read
Enjoyed the fast paced drama. Enjoyed the ending and all the plot twist. Very enjoyable easy read kept my attention!!
Enjoyed the fast paced drama. Enjoyed the ending and all the plot twist. Very enjoyable easy read kept my attention!!
March 4, 2019
This is a great book!
I really enjoyed this book! I enjoyed all of Donna Foley Mabry's books!
Great read! Glad I found her books!
I really enjoyed this book! I enjoyed all of Donna Foley Mabry's books!
Great read! Glad I found her books!
January 22, 2015
An unbelievable storyline
I love Donna Mabry with her romantic western novels, but this story was ridiculous. I don't recommend this Jonestown like novel. Very depressing!
I love Donna Mabry with her romantic western novels, but this story was ridiculous. I don't recommend this Jonestown like novel. Very depressing!
February 4, 2015
I don't usually read Christian fiction, not sure where I picked this one up but it was okay...
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