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Daybreak Mysteries #2
The Captive Voice
Daniel and Jennifer Kaine meet lovely Vali Tremayne, a troubled contemporary Christian music star, while on their honeymoon on the beaches of Lake Erie. Soon they are innocently drawn into a sinister plot of subversion and murder. Unsure about which of the men in Vali's life is out to harm her, they soon find themselves fighting for their own lives as well as hers.
- GenresChristian FictionMystery
187 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 1987
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About the author
B.J. Hoff
51 books147 followersBJ Hoff’s writing is known for her historical settings, her unforgettable characters, and her lyrical prose. She is the bestselling author of numerous historical fiction series, including the Riverhaven Years, the Mountain Song Legacy, the Song of Erin saga, the American Anthem series, An Emerald Ballad series, and her newest book Harp on the Willow.
Her five-volume Emerald Ballad series was the first major work of fiction to bring the Irish immigration experience to the CBA marketplace, and the work that first brought BJ an international reading audience.
Her readers know they can expect to meet some memorable people in her novels and also know that many of those people will be immigrants; Irish immigrants particularly but not exclusively.
BJ admits to a passion for building worlds. Whether her characters move about in small country towns or metropolitan areas, reside in Amish settlements, secluded mansions, or coal company houses, she creates communities where people can form relationships, raise families, pursue their faith, and experience the mountains and valleys of life.
She’s intent on making her historical novels relevant to the present by developing characters and settings that, while staying true to the history and culture of their times, reflect many of the spiritual trials and social problems faced by contemporary readers. Her novels are meant to be stories that build a bridge from the past to the present.
Her literary awards include the Christianity Today’s Critics Choice Book Award for fiction; a Gold Medallion Award finalist; and a number of Excellence in Media Silver Angel awards. Her books have been translated into many foreign languages, and she frequently hears from her international readers in countries such as Ireland, England, Norway, and Germany.
A former church music director and music teacher, BJ writes from her home in a small town in east central Ohio. She and her husband share a love of music, books, and time spent with their family: two daughters and three lively young grandsons.
Her five-volume Emerald Ballad series was the first major work of fiction to bring the Irish immigration experience to the CBA marketplace, and the work that first brought BJ an international reading audience.
Her readers know they can expect to meet some memorable people in her novels and also know that many of those people will be immigrants; Irish immigrants particularly but not exclusively.
BJ admits to a passion for building worlds. Whether her characters move about in small country towns or metropolitan areas, reside in Amish settlements, secluded mansions, or coal company houses, she creates communities where people can form relationships, raise families, pursue their faith, and experience the mountains and valleys of life.
She’s intent on making her historical novels relevant to the present by developing characters and settings that, while staying true to the history and culture of their times, reflect many of the spiritual trials and social problems faced by contemporary readers. Her novels are meant to be stories that build a bridge from the past to the present.
Her literary awards include the Christianity Today’s Critics Choice Book Award for fiction; a Gold Medallion Award finalist; and a number of Excellence in Media Silver Angel awards. Her books have been translated into many foreign languages, and she frequently hears from her international readers in countries such as Ireland, England, Norway, and Germany.
A former church music director and music teacher, BJ writes from her home in a small town in east central Ohio. She and her husband share a love of music, books, and time spent with their family: two daughters and three lively young grandsons.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
October 14, 2023
I used to LOVE these books - I first read them as a teen. I am now going through them again and...they just aren't standing the test of time. The use of the "r" word in a few books and the heavy focus on religion are not turning me into an adult fan.
As with the first book, characters are rather simplistic. It is nice having a main character with a disability, but beyond that...it is very easy to tell who is "good" and "bad" - by their featured religion and overt qualities.
As with the first book, characters are rather simplistic. It is nice having a main character with a disability, but beyond that...it is very easy to tell who is "good" and "bad" - by their featured religion and overt qualities.
March 1, 2022
Good read
December 3, 2010
Honeymooners Daniel and Jennifer Kaine are staying in a lakefront cottage. They meet a former contemporary Christian music star, Vali Tremayne and an odd music composer and pianist. Vali's fiance died in an airplane crash 3 years ago and she has been in seclusion. A friendship develops, and then there is an attempt on Daniel and Jennifer's lives. Just what does this friendshp have to do with murder?
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January 19, 2009JMYA-Hof
April 21, 2013
I really enjoyed this book because the plot was so indepth and you never knew exactly what was going to happen.
July 9, 2015
Wow! What a surprise! Totally unexpected ending!
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews