On the Trail of the Truth

The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister #3

by Michael R. Phillips, Judith Pella

Since coming to California, Corrie Belle Hollister's life has been marked by change and growth. And now with a new mother to care for her brothers and sisters, Corrie is free to consider the future. She longs to be a journalist, to serve God with her writing, to become a woman of the truth. But the truth can be elusive, especially as it leads her into what has always been a man's world. In her quest to become a newspaper reporter, Corrie finds herself in the rough and tumble towns of the gold fields alone. The closer she gets to the truth, the more severe the opposition. Corrie discovers a conspiracy of deception that means danger not only to herself but to her family. The Trails Are Unfamiliar, and the Truth Beckons Her On But Is It Worth the Risk?

Genres: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian, Historical, Westerns, Romance

319 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1991

About the author

Librarian Note: there is more than one author with this name in the Goodreads database.

Michael Phillips has been writing in the Christian marketplace for 30 years. All told, he has written, co-written, and edited some 110 books. Phillips and his wife live in the U.S., and make their second home in Scotland.

Reviews

[Chris Jarvis · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was slow to get moving and didn’t seem to get too exciting until almost three quarters of the way through it. Sometimes it was even predictable. Still, I’m looking forward to completing the series and will start book 4 later today.

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Corrie Hollister has a dream to become a newspaper reporter in a world of only men being accepoted as such. The book is slow moving which makes the first half rather boring. It doesn't get exciting until that last few chapters when Corrie begins to see her dreaming coming true. Or does she?

[Massanutten Regional Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sue, North River patron, July 2016, 5 stars:

#3 book in series, The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister. Corrie is living in CA at the time of the gold rush. Her father and uncle mine for gold. Stepmother runs for Mayor of Miracle Springs against The banker. Corrie's dream is to be a newspaper reporter/writer. She is sent on dangerous mission by the paper to help get info for Colonel Fremont who is running for president in 1854/55. Corrie risk her life to help his family. Already into book #4.

[Gloria]

Front Cover: Historical Western Town with Young Female (teen?) alone in the street, Sepia Toned
Back Cover: Novel Summary, Extension of Historical Western Town from the Front Cover

Pages: 386

3rd Book: Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister Series
First Person

Pioneer Story complete with mountains, animals, "Mrs" and "Miss" throughout

Nice, easy read

[Lydia Carson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed the third book of "The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister". I have to say it is refreshing to read a book without flagrant use of profanity. Corrie continues her growth into adulthood, and as a daughter of God. She learns a life of truth is so important.

[Partridge Public]

Phillips,Michael/Pella, Judith PB

[Cws]

YA Phi

[Caity · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was SO slow...until the end. :) The end was really good.

[Penny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exciting, thrilling, amazing.

[Anne Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book by Michael Philips. This is the 3rd book in the series and this series is an older series but I am loving it.

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a huge fan of young Miss Hollisters. I have all of these books & think they should be on everyones book list that loves the old west & inspirational reading. A+ all the way!!!!!!!!!

[Rebecca Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This good book continues to follow Corrie Belle Hollister through life. In this book she learns being truthful in all she does and how to take care of herself as she becomes an adult.

[Taryn Spearey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book. Corrie Bell Hollister's father has just gotten remarried, and that means Corrie now had a stepmother. Corrie also has the dream of being a journalist, despite the fact that in the 1800s, women weren't really employed.

I have to say that I admire Corrie for going after the dream job she wanted. Despite all the men of in the town she lives in are opposed to the idea of a female reporter, Corrie doesn't let that stop her from following what she believes to be the path God wants her to take.

Also, the storyline that had Corrie investigating election taking place in her hometown. I didn't like that Mr. Kemble gave Corrie such a hard time whenever she trying to write a story for the newspaper.

I have the 5th book that i'm going to start now!

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

On the Trail of the Truth is every bit as good as the two books before it. I rated it three stars because at the end the authors (Phillips/Pella) “over played their hand.” Corrie Belle Hollister, the heroine, was 19 years old. At the conclusion, what Corrie did, a girl her age would not have been able to do. My thought was, “No way.” She had already done amazing things. This was too much. It went over the top. You will have to read the book. I won't spoil it by explaining. Otherwise, I recommend this book, as well as the series. It’s clean, wholesome, entertaining and spiritually edifying.

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Corrie wants to be a journalist in the worst way, even though it was something that was considered a man's job. She was determined to be a writer and was willing to face dangerous obstacles to achieve her dream. There was a thing that she was unwilling to do, and that was to sacrifice the truth for earthly gain. Above all, she wanted to live and work as a woman of God.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our library doesn't have vols. 1 & 2 in this series, so I almost skipped this one. I'm so glad I read it, and am looking forward to further stories of CB Hollister.

The story has a capable and brave young heroine, and lots of adventure ensues.

[Barb Wittwer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truth and adventure

I learned so much from this book. Besides reading a fascinating adventure, wisdom and great insights enchanted me. A great read.

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I like this series, it is very wordy. The heroine rehashes her thoughts way too much.

[Gayle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series keeps getting better with each book. I'm thoroughly enjoying it and would recommend it.

[Terry Yaceyko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable read.

[Ellen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Loose plot but had defined characters.

[Bruce Dinsman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I grew up as a Christian with books like this as entertainment and guidance in one text. Corrie pursues a dream to write professionally and uncovers a much bigger story than she planned. Watch her faith and her profession get tested at the same time and see how both improve. Lesson learned: you grow when you are tested.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another quick, fun read.