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Crossroads
Award-winning author Nancy Moser brings readers a fresh contemporary novel. Nancy's ability to create memorable characters whose lives are seamlessly woven together shines in "Crossroads."
Weaver, Kansas, is dying--and Madeline Weaver is determined to do whatever it takes to save it. Her solution: buy up the entire town and hold a contest to give away the land piece by piece, giving Madeline full control of who lives there. But once these modern pioneers accept the offer and populate the town, their lives intersect in ways completely out of Madeline's control. Suddenly Madeline is faced with secrets she has kept buried for years. This story of guilt, redemption, and renewed hope is sure to grip readers' hearts and leave them changed.
Weaver, Kansas, is dying--and Madeline Weaver is determined to do whatever it takes to save it. Her solution: buy up the entire town and hold a contest to give away the land piece by piece, giving Madeline full control of who lives there. But once these modern pioneers accept the offer and populate the town, their lives intersect in ways completely out of Madeline's control. Suddenly Madeline is faced with secrets she has kept buried for years. This story of guilt, redemption, and renewed hope is sure to grip readers' hearts and leave them changed.
- GenresChristian FictionFiction
384 pages, Paperback
Published February 1, 2006
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About the author
Nancy Moser
77 books764 followersNancy Moser is the author of over forty books. Her award-winning stories will inspire you to discover your unique God-given purpose. Her genres include both contemporary and historical stories, inspirational humor, and children's books.
Her newest release, "An Undiscovered Life" is about an elderly woman who wants her family to know about her "before" life—her life before them. It's inspired by Nancy's mother who died in 2020 at age 99. It's a poignant, inspiring family story.
Another newer release is "Eyes of Our Heart" which showcases a group of ordinary people who are called to discover where God is working in their lives--and join Him.
Another recent release is "The Shop Keepers", book #3 of the Pattern Artist series about a group of women designing fashion and opening their own store in 1911-19 New York City. The first book in the series, "The Pattern Artist", was a finalist for a Romantic Times award.
Other titles include the time-travel historicals, "Where Time Will Take Me", "Where Life Will Lead Me", and the Downton Abbey-inspired Manor House Series beginning with "Love of the Summerfields."
Her historical bio-novels allow real women-of-history to share their life stories: "Just Jane" (Jane Austen), "Mozart's Sister" (Nannerl Mozart),"Washington's Lady" (Martha Washington) and "How Do I Love Thee?" (Elizabeth Barrett Browning.)
"An Unlikely Suitor" was named to Booklist's Top 100 Romance Novels of the last decade. Nancy's time-travel novel, "Time Lottery", won a Christy Award, and "Washington's Lady" was a finalist. Her contemporary books are known for their big-casts and intricate plotting.
Some contemporary titles are "The Invitation", "John 3: 16", "The Sister Circle", and "The Seat Beside Me."
Nancy and her husband live in the Midwest. She's earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters, symphonies, and choirs. She is a fan of anything antique--humans included.
Website: nancymoser.com
Her newest release, "An Undiscovered Life" is about an elderly woman who wants her family to know about her "before" life—her life before them. It's inspired by Nancy's mother who died in 2020 at age 99. It's a poignant, inspiring family story.
Another newer release is "Eyes of Our Heart" which showcases a group of ordinary people who are called to discover where God is working in their lives--and join Him.
Another recent release is "The Shop Keepers", book #3 of the Pattern Artist series about a group of women designing fashion and opening their own store in 1911-19 New York City. The first book in the series, "The Pattern Artist", was a finalist for a Romantic Times award.
Other titles include the time-travel historicals, "Where Time Will Take Me", "Where Life Will Lead Me", and the Downton Abbey-inspired Manor House Series beginning with "Love of the Summerfields."
Her historical bio-novels allow real women-of-history to share their life stories: "Just Jane" (Jane Austen), "Mozart's Sister" (Nannerl Mozart),"Washington's Lady" (Martha Washington) and "How Do I Love Thee?" (Elizabeth Barrett Browning.)
"An Unlikely Suitor" was named to Booklist's Top 100 Romance Novels of the last decade. Nancy's time-travel novel, "Time Lottery", won a Christy Award, and "Washington's Lady" was a finalist. Her contemporary books are known for their big-casts and intricate plotting.
Some contemporary titles are "The Invitation", "John 3: 16", "The Sister Circle", and "The Seat Beside Me."
Nancy and her husband live in the Midwest. She's earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters, symphonies, and choirs. She is a fan of anything antique--humans included.
Website: nancymoser.com
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April 18, 2017
Weaver, Kansas, is dying--and Madeline Weaver is determined to do whatever it takes to save it. Her solution: buy up the entire town and hold a contest to give away the land piece by piece, giving Madeline full control of who lives there. But once these modern pioneers accept the offer and populate the town, their lives intersect in ways completely out of Madeline's control. Suddenly Madeline is faced with secrets she has kept buried for years. This story of guilt, redemption, and renewed hope is sure to grip readers' hearts and leave them changed.
Little does Madeline know that all the families she has interviewed and selected to populate Weaver are dysfunctional in one way or another. The move and the rebuilding of their lives, the town, and their relationships with God bring their problems into focus and make them face their issues. The characters are real life people dealing with all the heavy issues that life brings: health, rape, loss of a child, deceit, etc. I loved Web and the role he seemed to play in so many of the townspeople's lives. He pointed so many back to the Christ from which they had fallen away. Also liked the focus on the role that truth, lies, and forgiveness plays in each person's life.
FAVORITE QUOTES:
"..he'd figured out that it helped to surrender each argument to the Lord by asking God, 'Help me say only what you want me to say."
"Sometimes I get going on to-dos and forget I also need time for nothing to do."
"God's the God of every part of our life."
Little does Madeline know that all the families she has interviewed and selected to populate Weaver are dysfunctional in one way or another. The move and the rebuilding of their lives, the town, and their relationships with God bring their problems into focus and make them face their issues. The characters are real life people dealing with all the heavy issues that life brings: health, rape, loss of a child, deceit, etc. I loved Web and the role he seemed to play in so many of the townspeople's lives. He pointed so many back to the Christ from which they had fallen away. Also liked the focus on the role that truth, lies, and forgiveness plays in each person's life.
FAVORITE QUOTES:
"..he'd figured out that it helped to surrender each argument to the Lord by asking God, 'Help me say only what you want me to say."
"Sometimes I get going on to-dos and forget I also need time for nothing to do."
"God's the God of every part of our life."
November 22, 2013
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel - aging town matriarch is determined to bring her town back to life. She chooses people from a variety of backgrounds, each having their own reasons for wanting to start over.
The characters have real pains and struggles (but didn't come off as a cheesy writing ploy to check off all the demographics). Some heavy issues here, including loss of a child, dementia, and emotional affairs. Web, Madelin's life-long friend, is a man of deep faith, and I loved the way he was portrayed: steadfast and resting in the knowledge that Christ had it under control. There were bits of Bible verses quoted, but did not get preachy.
Held back from 5 stars due to the rather abrupt (and frankly a bit too neatly tied up) ending.
The characters have real pains and struggles (but didn't come off as a cheesy writing ploy to check off all the demographics). Some heavy issues here, including loss of a child, dementia, and emotional affairs. Web, Madelin's life-long friend, is a man of deep faith, and I loved the way he was portrayed: steadfast and resting in the knowledge that Christ had it under control. There were bits of Bible verses quoted, but did not get preachy.
Held back from 5 stars due to the rather abrupt (and frankly a bit too neatly tied up) ending.
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May 25, 2016Madeline Weaver has lived in Weaver, Kansas all her life, along with her dearest friend Web. At a young age Madeline, Web, and the now deceased Augustus made a pact to stay in Weaver forever. In her "Twilight" years the town is dying and she isn't going to stand for it! Using her fortune to bring in new people to settle in the town, she hold a contest to give property and a new life to the select winners. As the town begins to come alive again many of her hidden secrets come to the surface on the wake of the towns 100th anniversary.
A story of faith, love and hope for the future, written with a lot of heart and emotion!
A story of faith, love and hope for the future, written with a lot of heart and emotion!
February 28, 2016
Reading the back cover description you would never know this is a religious theme. Pretty sneaky. I thought the book dealt with some serious issues in a very superficial way. The characters never developed and I could not understand how some of them reacted the way they did. The ending was contrived. If you don't want to delve too deep, this is the book for you!
June 5, 2008
Book about a small town at a crossroads of time and people who come to populate it and who also have personal crossroads of their own. Holds the interest well
August 31, 2010
An inspiring story of starting over and making amends.
July 31, 2011
a good book to read as the new year is brought in....renew and restore...Psalm 51
September 10, 2012
I enjoyed this book, again some heavy topics, that were handled in an uplifting manner. Quick, easy read. I liked all the characters.
November 13, 2012
Easy to read, with a sprinkling of drama and romance. Not a must-read, but a nice story.
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February 12, 201311/30/06 Rhonda
February 18, 2013
Cute little book that reminded me not to take the people in my life for granted. Worth the read.
May 28, 2018
I enjoyed this book more than I've enjoyed a book in quite a while. It certainly isn't like any other book I've read. The characters are great, especially Madeline and Web, both in their eighties. Madeline says what she thinks and is used to getting her way. Web is faithful, stable, and dependable. The other characters and sub-plots are interesting too. It has a clear salvation message. As a Christian writer, however, I would have handled one of the romances differently a bit differently. All in all, a very intriguing book which is fun to read. It keeps you wondering what will happen through all 374 pages.
July 1, 2019
A Touching Story
As you begin to feel a part of the lives of the people in this wonderful book you find yourself not only caring about each one, but relating them to people in your own life. You will laugh, cry and definitely be touched by this book. You will remember this book I guarantee it!
As you begin to feel a part of the lives of the people in this wonderful book you find yourself not only caring about each one, but relating them to people in your own life. You will laugh, cry and definitely be touched by this book. You will remember this book I guarantee it!
May 19, 2023
Bring from a small town, I saw how it could die. In fact I have recently moved to South Dakota to get back to small town life as I remembered it.
Loved the plot even though some of the story was a bit predictable.
Loved the plot even though some of the story was a bit predictable.
November 5, 2017
Wonderful novel
Best author in these times. Clean story with a rewarding thought. We need more stories like this and more authors willing to write what is needed for us readers.
Best author in these times. Clean story with a rewarding thought. We need more stories like this and more authors willing to write what is needed for us readers.
December 13, 2017
Redemption, faith, hope, strength, truth, and love. Well worth reading.
April 9, 2018
Grab kleenex
Great book..Really impressed with characters and unexpected journey.Actually read the full story...you feel like you are in town with the people...
Great book..Really impressed with characters and unexpected journey.Actually read the full story...you feel like you are in town with the people...
September 28, 2020
Good dook
The only thing that they used her that open field. If you want
I think about one day because has a hard time
The only thing that they used her that open field. If you want
I think about one day because has a hard time
August 14, 2021
Not what I expected but was a nice surprise.
July 10, 2017
I really enjoy this author. She tells a great story and slips in Christian values along the way. This one was set in a small town, with four sets of families facing turning points in their lives. I enjoyed how each one was resolved and genuinely liked spending a Sunday afternoon reading this novel.
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