A Future Spring

by Catherine DePasquale

High school teacher Ginny Dalton is hiding from life. When a violent incident breaks out at her school, she is suddenly face-to-face with police detective Scott James. Scott brings with him his own demons but perhaps a chance for a new beginning for them both. Can they find in one another the promise of A Future Spring?

302 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2014

About the author

Author of fictional stories that explore Catholic moral themes.

Reviews

[Katheryn Avila · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Future Spring is not my usual read, but I was pleasantly surprised.

The plot follows Ginny and Scott, a high school teacher and a detective, respectively, after a violent incident in the halls of Ginny's high school. The events of the novel follow her recovery from the incident, their budding relationship, and the day to day lives of tragedy survivors. The plot moves along at a fair pace, though I was left wanting something more. A few times throughout the novel there was the potential for major conflicts, but most issues seemed to be resolved fairly quickly.

All in all, it was a pleasant read, and I'd recommend it to anyone who's into Christianity-themed fiction.

[Pj · Rating 5 out of 5]

This debut book by Catherine tugged at my heart. I felt for the main character as I would for a friend. She is an insecure woman who discovers after tragedy strikes that the strength she needed was within herself all along. I highly recommend this book. From it's gorgeous cover to its final word you will be taken on a beautiful journey.

[Katja · Rating 3 out of 5]

A teacher who is a domestic violence victim whacks a school attacker in the head and starts fancying the detective who investigates the case. He fancies her back but they are both scarred by their past so they're taking it really slow.
All the action is over by the time the first chapter starts, the rest of it is all about her insecurities and reasons not to trust life, his love and herself.