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Burning Suspicion
A fatal fire leaves a question burning in the mind of Meredith Walsh: Did Ian Johnston murder his parents? When Meredith confronts her fiancE, Ian, about his parents' death, he challenges Meredith's accusations and claims to authorities that she is mentally unstable. Ian's words and actions continue to wreak havoc on Meredith's mind after he skips town, leaving her to question her sanity and fear for her life. Andy Hall, a rookie detective at NYPD, is ready and eager to take the case. Convinced the fire is a homicide, Detective Hall wonders why his boss is so willing to push the case to the back burner. As each detail of truth surfaces from the ashes, he soon realizes the situation is far more sinister than originally thought. Will Andy and Meredith warn the latest victim, Eva Garrett, in time? Or will Eva fall prey to Ian's cunning spirit...and become his latest casualty?
314 pages, Paperback
Published August 23, 2016
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About the author
Sherry Rummler
2 books62 followersSherry Rummler is currently working on a new cozy mystery series under several pseudonyms. You can find these books by searching: Holly Quinn, Holly Danvers, or Sherry Lynn.
Books under the author name Sherry Rummler are out of print due to the publishing company out of business. Still want a copy? For more information contact: sherryrummler@gmail.com
Books under the author name Sherry Rummler are out of print due to the publishing company out of business. Still want a copy? For more information contact: sherryrummler@gmail.com
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September 19, 2016
What a waste of time.
It was good for about 2/3 of the book, though I was a little annoyed when it became obvious it was "Christian Fiction." But, I like Christian Fiction and read a lot of it. It was more a "truth in advertising" issue. Nowhere was it made known this was so. Whatever.
Then, the book fell apart.
It was a mystery, and the "bad guy" just disappears. It was a romance, and, at the end, the couple will be 1000 miles away from each other. A marital conflict in a secondary couple appears only superficially resolved. The idea that all 4 of the 5 principals will suddenly decide to go on a mission trip together is possible, but highly unlikely under the circumstances described. I don't mind "cliffhanger" endings, particularly in a series, but that is not what happened. The book just stopped, and the next page was blank.
Finally, it was the worst kind of Christian Fiction - totally unrealistic. There is a "15-minute conversion." Though this could happen, my years as an ordained minister show it usually does not, and, if it does, it is usually very shallow. One of the characters assures another that they will be totally safe if they trust in JE-sus. This is just a very scant version of the "prosperity gospel," and it is wrong, except on the spiritual side. Try telling that to Jesus (who dies on a cross), Justin Martyr, Perpetua and Felicity, Maximillian Kolb, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, etc. Besides, the character's trust in Jesus completely fails when she is kidnapped, she is obviously fearful instead of feeling "safe in the sweet arms of JE-sus," and she screams herself hoarse.
There are very few books, especially "First Read" books I wish I had not taken the time for. This is one of them.
It was good for about 2/3 of the book, though I was a little annoyed when it became obvious it was "Christian Fiction." But, I like Christian Fiction and read a lot of it. It was more a "truth in advertising" issue. Nowhere was it made known this was so. Whatever.
Then, the book fell apart.
It was a mystery, and the "bad guy" just disappears. It was a romance, and, at the end, the couple will be 1000 miles away from each other. A marital conflict in a secondary couple appears only superficially resolved. The idea that all 4 of the 5 principals will suddenly decide to go on a mission trip together is possible, but highly unlikely under the circumstances described. I don't mind "cliffhanger" endings, particularly in a series, but that is not what happened. The book just stopped, and the next page was blank.
Finally, it was the worst kind of Christian Fiction - totally unrealistic. There is a "15-minute conversion." Though this could happen, my years as an ordained minister show it usually does not, and, if it does, it is usually very shallow. One of the characters assures another that they will be totally safe if they trust in JE-sus. This is just a very scant version of the "prosperity gospel," and it is wrong, except on the spiritual side. Try telling that to Jesus (who dies on a cross), Justin Martyr, Perpetua and Felicity, Maximillian Kolb, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, etc. Besides, the character's trust in Jesus completely fails when she is kidnapped, she is obviously fearful instead of feeling "safe in the sweet arms of JE-sus," and she screams herself hoarse.
There are very few books, especially "First Read" books I wish I had not taken the time for. This is one of them.
February 7, 2017
A great read. The subject was a bit scary as it does happen all the time., but it was dealt with in a manner that enlightened without making me feel ready to put the book down. Instead, it made me even more involved. At the end it became a bit preachy, which I did not care for. It derailed the storyline a little.
The cliffhanger ending left me needing to read the next book, although I do not like cliffhangers.
The cliffhanger ending left me needing to read the next book, although I do not like cliffhangers.
October 8, 2016
Burning Suspicion by Sherry Rummler is a great read. Fast paced and well written, I was captivated and read it cover to cover. I had been searching for a book that I couldn't put down and found it in Burning Sispicion. A real cliff-hanger...I cannot wait for the sequel! Kudos to the author!
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January 7, 2017It was a good read. Kept me in suspense.. hoping there's going to be another?!
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