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Tate Family #4
Through the Fire
After the sudden death of her husband a year ago, Norma Tate Cummings is still learning how to manage it all: her children, her farm, and her sanity. Finally realizing that she cannot do it all alone, she does the unthinkable: she hires ex-convict, Clyde Halpern.
When a body is unearthed on her land, Norma and Clyde find themselves unexpectedly immersed in a mystery from the past that threatens both of their futures.
Together, Norma and Clyde learn that to get to the road of peace, you may just have to go through the fire.
When a body is unearthed on her land, Norma and Clyde find themselves unexpectedly immersed in a mystery from the past that threatens both of their futures.
Together, Norma and Clyde learn that to get to the road of peace, you may just have to go through the fire.
295 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 26, 2019
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About the author
Embassie Susberry
23 books90 followersI still remember the exact day I fell in love with reading. It was nighttime and raining. Mom and Dad had already sent me and my sister to bed. But I couldn't sleep. We didn't have cable (and I'm pretty sure the parents wouldn't allow it) and cartoons were over for the day. I remember turning on the light, looking across the room at my snoring sister and then at my bookcase filled with books. I wasn't a reader at the time, but my mother was. She was constantly buying me something. I walked over to the bookshelf and pulled my newest book off the shelf and just began to read. For the first time, I learned what it was to leave my room and go someplace else; to care about imaginary people so much, I had to turn the next page; to get so caught up in a story, hours flew by. And it is that exact feeling that I want so much to create in my readers. Enjoyment, entertainment, and feeling blessed.
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October 10, 2020
Love The Tate Family Saga
Each Book about a Tate Family Member tells its own special story while blending the family as a whole together. I Loved, Loved, Loved Reading This Series!! Please continue To add more stories to the Tate Family Legacy! I am a Huge Fan of Your Stories!! Be Blessed!!!!
Each Book about a Tate Family Member tells its own special story while blending the family as a whole together. I Loved, Loved, Loved Reading This Series!! Please continue To add more stories to the Tate Family Legacy! I am a Huge Fan of Your Stories!! Be Blessed!!!!
October 10, 2024
Through the Fire by Embassie Susberry is a gratifying conclusion to the four book ‘Tate Family’ series. With each book that I have read authored by Susberry, she continues to demonstrate herself as a masterful storyteller and writer. Through the Fire is integrated with themes of redemption and family, resulting in a wonderful tale of community, healing, and love.
Isaiah 43:2 (ESV) When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
Main character and POV, Norma Tate Cummings, is slowly resuming a life of normalcy after the sudden death of her beloved husband a year prior. Raising three small children and maintaining her multi-acre farmland alone has not been easy but serves as an escape from the bouts of grief that she experiences. This all changes when her younger sister, Kate, convinces her to hire ex-convict Clyde Halpern to assist with her farm work. She is also asked to provide Clyde and his teenage daughter, Mary, with temporary boarding until Clyde can save enough money for their own place. Although Norma is hesitant to trust Clyde on her property and near her children, she reluctantly agrees to help them. To her surprise, the arrangement becomes a catalyst towards her emotional healing and results in the resurrection of newfound love. However, when an abandoned truck is uncovered in a lake not far from her property, and a dead body is discovered on her land, she and Clyde are thrust into a mystery that threatens the safety of their family, as well as uncovers several years long secrets within their small town. Only their relentless faith in Christ, support of local family, and the trust acquired from their budding friendship, will see them through.
“It’s a hard thing really, to comprehend the depth of God’s love for his people. For me in particular. But once you do, nothing anybody says or does can shake your faith” (Clyde, Through the Fire).
Through the Fire is plot and character driven, with memorable characters. Most of the characters were familiar from the previous first three books within the series, which made the story that much more delightful. The plot is inspiring with a pleasant subplot of Christian faith woven within the story. There is also an element of suspense, as both Kate and Clyde journey to solve a potential life-threatening mystery. Well-paced and adequately intriguing, the novel was a satisfying conclusion to a well-developed series. If you enjoy Christian fiction, with memorable characters, and a moderately suspenseful plot, you will enjoy this novel.
Isaiah 43:2 (ESV) When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
Main character and POV, Norma Tate Cummings, is slowly resuming a life of normalcy after the sudden death of her beloved husband a year prior. Raising three small children and maintaining her multi-acre farmland alone has not been easy but serves as an escape from the bouts of grief that she experiences. This all changes when her younger sister, Kate, convinces her to hire ex-convict Clyde Halpern to assist with her farm work. She is also asked to provide Clyde and his teenage daughter, Mary, with temporary boarding until Clyde can save enough money for their own place. Although Norma is hesitant to trust Clyde on her property and near her children, she reluctantly agrees to help them. To her surprise, the arrangement becomes a catalyst towards her emotional healing and results in the resurrection of newfound love. However, when an abandoned truck is uncovered in a lake not far from her property, and a dead body is discovered on her land, she and Clyde are thrust into a mystery that threatens the safety of their family, as well as uncovers several years long secrets within their small town. Only their relentless faith in Christ, support of local family, and the trust acquired from their budding friendship, will see them through.
“It’s a hard thing really, to comprehend the depth of God’s love for his people. For me in particular. But once you do, nothing anybody says or does can shake your faith” (Clyde, Through the Fire).
Through the Fire is plot and character driven, with memorable characters. Most of the characters were familiar from the previous first three books within the series, which made the story that much more delightful. The plot is inspiring with a pleasant subplot of Christian faith woven within the story. There is also an element of suspense, as both Kate and Clyde journey to solve a potential life-threatening mystery. Well-paced and adequately intriguing, the novel was a satisfying conclusion to a well-developed series. If you enjoy Christian fiction, with memorable characters, and a moderately suspenseful plot, you will enjoy this novel.
June 14, 2021
A great series!
I'm so glad to have discovered this author. Just like the other books I have read by her, this one is also rich in the historical realities that African Americans have lived through in the South. The themes of family, friendship and faith are the light of hope that shine no matter the darkness of the times. It was great to see Clyde again and to catch up a little bit on some of the other characters from before. I am left more curious about the other members of the Tate family.
I found myself intrigued at the unfolding mystery, hard hit by the hardships, but so chugging at the banter between the characters. This author really writes character dialogue so well. It is one of the most enjoyable aspects of reading her books. Worth a read!!
I'm so glad to have discovered this author. Just like the other books I have read by her, this one is also rich in the historical realities that African Americans have lived through in the South. The themes of family, friendship and faith are the light of hope that shine no matter the darkness of the times. It was great to see Clyde again and to catch up a little bit on some of the other characters from before. I am left more curious about the other members of the Tate family.
I found myself intrigued at the unfolding mystery, hard hit by the hardships, but so chugging at the banter between the characters. This author really writes character dialogue so well. It is one of the most enjoyable aspects of reading her books. Worth a read!!
July 15, 2020
Another series I'm going to miss.
I'm so glad Clyde got his HEA, and Norma didn't let a second chance pass her by. This was another suspense and drama filled story, with a much needed sweet romance holding it all together. We had a few sad parts, but Clyde and his very blunt way of communicating more than leveled everything out. The way he was able to blend in with the family, especially CJ, was nice to see. He deserved that, and they deserved his love and protection too. The ending was perfect, the epilogue was perfect, not a thing was missing. I will however stay hopeful that we aren't done with the Tate family just yet.
I'm so glad Clyde got his HEA, and Norma didn't let a second chance pass her by. This was another suspense and drama filled story, with a much needed sweet romance holding it all together. We had a few sad parts, but Clyde and his very blunt way of communicating more than leveled everything out. The way he was able to blend in with the family, especially CJ, was nice to see. He deserved that, and they deserved his love and protection too. The ending was perfect, the epilogue was perfect, not a thing was missing. I will however stay hopeful that we aren't done with the Tate family just yet.
March 9, 2019
THROUGH THE FIRE NORMA TRULY WENT SHE WASN'T ALONE CLYDE WAS THERE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY FOR HIS "LADY" .. CARL HAD HIS FAULTS BUT IN THE END HE WASN'T AS BAD AS WE ALLLLL THOUGHT... JERSEY GOT AWAY WITH SOOOOO MUCH GLAD HIS NUMBER WAS FINALLY CALLED... SMALL TOWN WITH BIG SECRETS NEVER WOULD OF GUESSED WHO CLYDE DAD WAS .. I LOVED TO SEE HOW SHERIFF BUTTERS CAME AROUND I THINK WITH THE TRUTH OUT HIS WIFE CAN GET THAT CLOSURE SHE NEEDS PLUS GENE IS FILLING IN THE GAPS VERY WELL...
I TRULY HATED FOR THE TATE FAMILY SERIES TO END IT'S TO MANY OF THEM 😂
I TRULY HATED FOR THE TATE FAMILY SERIES TO END IT'S TO MANY OF THEM 😂
June 2, 2022
Absolutely LOVED
So this series was my first time reading Embassie Susberry and I am in love with her writing style! Literally! I loved the Tate family and, even though I tend to like my books spicy) nothing was taken away from these books without it. I loved so much how the presence of the Lord permeated the whole series and so much wisdom and suspense and surprise and satisfaction were weaved throughout. I am a fan of this author off of this series and I adored this book as well as the three that came before it! Excellent read! 😊
So this series was my first time reading Embassie Susberry and I am in love with her writing style! Literally! I loved the Tate family and, even though I tend to like my books spicy) nothing was taken away from these books without it. I loved so much how the presence of the Lord permeated the whole series and so much wisdom and suspense and surprise and satisfaction were weaved throughout. I am a fan of this author off of this series and I adored this book as well as the three that came before it! Excellent read! 😊
November 23, 2022
Amazing
I had to wait to finish the final book to say thank you. This series was amazing, beautiful, suspenseful, heartbreaking, and everything in between. Thank you for allowing me as the reader to feel all of the emotions of each character. I will be thinking about the Tate family and friends a long time.
I had to wait to finish the final book to say thank you. This series was amazing, beautiful, suspenseful, heartbreaking, and everything in between. Thank you for allowing me as the reader to feel all of the emotions of each character. I will be thinking about the Tate family and friends a long time.
October 31, 2019
My favorite in the series
Norma and Clydes love story was so sweet. A true second chance love story. I loved how developed the characters were I felt like I knew them. I’m just sorry that the series has come to an end.
Norma and Clydes love story was so sweet. A true second chance love story. I loved how developed the characters were I felt like I knew them. I’m just sorry that the series has come to an end.
May 12, 2020
Love the Series!
Enjoyed this completely tight family (Tate) with all their flaws, mistakes, family secrets and devotion to each other. Clyde dry humor and serious dysfunctional family past, helped Norma deal with her betrayed
dead husband's lies and secrets. Loved it!
Enjoyed this completely tight family (Tate) with all their flaws, mistakes, family secrets and devotion to each other. Clyde dry humor and serious dysfunctional family past, helped Norma deal with her betrayed
dead husband's lies and secrets. Loved it!
June 21, 2022
Through the Fire( Tate Family Book 4)
Yes, I have enjoyed all four of the Tate books and they were truly amazing and excellent to read. My friends and family will get a kick out of reading this series.
Yes, I have enjoyed all four of the Tate books and they were truly amazing and excellent to read. My friends and family will get a kick out of reading this series.
November 12, 2019
Good
This is the fourth book in this series it's been a joy to read this series.the books are well worth reading.
This is the fourth book in this series it's been a joy to read this series.the books are well worth reading.
April 15, 2020
Loved the Tate Family series!
Wonderfully written series. I’m sad this is the end! I can’t wait to read her next book!!!! I definitely recommend all of this author’s work.
Wonderfully written series. I’m sad this is the end! I can’t wait to read her next book!!!! I definitely recommend all of this author’s work.
September 13, 2020
Amazing writee
The whole series was fabulous. Never a dull moment. I'm impressed with this author and hope that she continues to write.
The whole series was fabulous. Never a dull moment. I'm impressed with this author and hope that she continues to write.
October 5, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a good way to end this story to and I love the mystery and time period the book takes place. I hope we could hear from the youngest siblings in the future.
This was a good way to end this story to and I love the mystery and time period the book takes place. I hope we could hear from the youngest siblings in the future.
February 22, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. Great mystery, sweet romance between two sometimes prickly people. I recommended it to my husband.
May 5, 2022
Beautiful Series
Excellent euros piece! This book is a must read. I read the entire series in about a week.
Highly recommended!
Excellent euros piece! This book is a must read. I read the entire series in about a week.
Highly recommended!
July 17, 2023
very entertaining!
I love the Tate family! This book was brilliantly written. Definitely a page turner. I hope to hear more about the future of this family.
I love the Tate family! This book was brilliantly written. Definitely a page turner. I hope to hear more about the future of this family.
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