Adelie Angst

by Catherine Gruben

A peaceful holiday season never lasts when your job description is expert trouble-shooting spy. But at least Antarctica poses a pretty landscape for an approaching Christmas, and anywhere can be home if you have a heated house-plane, family near, and Christ's joy in your heart. Until your heated plane is shot down in frigid water, and you find yourself stranded in an ice cave with one of your family members half dead and the group of killers who shot you down only a mile's easy march from you. But on the bright side, the short distance from well-supplied enemies is nice for raiding purposes. And there's nothing better on a cold night then a game of riddles, and this situation poses a doozy; what's the link between slaughtered penguins, famous pieces of art, a drilling site, arid outer space, a 1st century band of Christian brethren, and a group of mismatched American spies?

216 pages, Paperback

First published March 9, 2014

About the author

I have always been entranced by a 'good read' and can be found curled up reading or creating a book whenever I have a spare moment. What draws me to a book is usually simple interest in a fun tale. But what makes me love a book is the design of its content, where the ideas presented are trying to lead their readers. I have always been fascinated by the written word, philosophical reasoning, and good stories of bravery and honor. I found it all and more in the Bible, and strive to let its influence deluge all my writing.

If you are reading this, it means you are a fellow bookworm. Welcome! I know you could be reading a good story instead of a long explanation of myself, so let me keep this brief. I live in the middle of Texas, and grew up mostly in a dusty town in the southern New Mexican desert. (Yes, New Mexico is a part of the United States, and no, I am not a missionary, and yes, you can drink the water.) It is my delight and privilege to be a housewife to a wonderful man, mother to our little boy, an editor at Seasoned Words Editing, and an Earl Gray connoisseur. Another of my constant activities is trying to keep our dogs, Beatrice, Lynette, Buddy, and Biscuit, from terrorizing the house and neighborhood with their determination to be always underfoot and hungry. (The work of a dog lover is never done.) When not writing, reading, chasing children or dogs, I can be found baking, hiking, or possibly broad sword fighting with my older brother. If you want a fuller explanation of me, go and read Psalm 30. The heart and purpose of my life can be found there, especially in the last two verses.

Enjoy my profile (I hope), and be sure to check out my books. I love to hear feedback, good and bad, so don't be shy to tell me what you think of my work. And keep watching! You never know when the writing itch will hit and another book will fly from my laptop into your hands.

Reviews

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must for Parabaloni fans, but a great read for anyone looking for a fun clean read. Another adventure in an unlikely place with a shocking ending!