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Seven Point Eight:

'The Truth Will Set You Free'

In the second instalment of the Seven Point Eight series, the legacy of the OOBE project weighs heavily on the conscience of Dr Paul Eldridge. Tahra Mamoun needs to muster all her courage and venture back into the alternate dimensions of reality. Through a series of challenging, surreal and frightening experiences, she comes to comprehend the destructive power she can yield and must face her own demons in the process.

Paul continues his quest to understand the ancient knowledge of the cosmos, while dark forces seek to hijack his research to further a secret agenda. With their lives in jeopardy, Paul and Tahra confront their enemies against an international backdrop featuring the pyramids of Giza and the peaks of Switzerland.

Meanwhile, Sam and Ava endeavour to uncover their past, even though it may irrevocably change their lives.

In a tale of courage and tragedy, love and betrayal, their lives are interwoven around the demons of one man, Max Richardson, who'll stop at nothing to achieve his objectives.

Written in the style of a TV series, Seven Point Eight draws together quantum physics, psychic powers, alternate dimensions, time travel, past lives, ancient wisdom and conspiracy in a soap opera for the soul.

It’s the ideal read for lovers of sci-fi, contemporary fantasy, paranormal, metaphysics, ‘Lost’, ‘Fringe’, ‘Touch’, and Dan Brown books.

                                 




 my thoughts

I loved the first book, the second is even better!  If you haven't read the first- it's ok.  Marie does a great job of recapping the OOBE project.  You will be introduced to Paul, Tahra, Max, Sam and Ava.

12 volunteers are trapped in an inter dimensional space.  Tahra must return (spirt only- no body) to each realm to retrieve each of the volunteers of OOBE.  Let me tell you, some of these dimensions are doozies.  Marie has a very active imagination.  Poor Emilie- yikes!  You'll understand when you read the book.

Sam and Ava have a story to tell.  I found myself drawn to these characters more than any other.

This is an amazing, well written sci fi novel that is soon to be a classic.  You will 'love' to 'hate' Max, he's the main villain.   

This is a very long book, but it's so good, you don't realize the length while you're reading.  I was so engrossed with the characters and the storyline, I couldn't put it down.  

Marie Harbon has worked in both the retail and fitness industry. She has a degree in sport and fitness and taught group exercise for several years, delivering aerobics and Pilates classes. For two years, she delivered BTEC Sport courses and has also instructed dance and sport with children.

She wrote her first novel length story at the age of twelve, which in retrospective was an early prototype of 'Lost', in that her secondary school class were shipwrecked on an island and had to contend with giant rabbits and aliens. Since then, she has written on and off, evolving her style and literary maturity.

Marie is a member of the Nottingham Writers Studio and New Writers UK. Her future plans include not only continuing with the 'Seven Point Eight' series, but involve writing YA, children's and adult books, short stories, novellas and scripts.

Aside from writing, Marie has two children and lives with her son, four guitars, and reams of fabric in the town of Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, which is in England. She is a self-confessed fabric geek and purveyor of beautiful, often ostentatious bags, bustiers and clothes.

***info from Marie's Amazon.com author profile page****

received from NetGalley for honest review

DAUGHTER OF JERUSALEM

BY

JOAN WOLF

Paperback, 320 pages

Expected publication: April 16th 2013 by Worthy Publishing

ISBN 1936034670 (ISBN13: 9781936034673)

edition language English

url http://worthypublishing.com/books/Daughter-of-Jerusalem/

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In Daughter of Jerusalem, readers will quickly identify with Mary Magdalene – a woman of deep faith who used her wealth and influence to serve Jesus.

This fictionalized story of Mary Magdalene is, in the truest sense of the word, an inspirational novel for modern people who are looking to renew in themselves the message of Christ. It’s the greatest story ever lived, told by one of the most famous women who ever lived, and it’s a page-turner. Joan Wolf’s years of success as a novelist enable her to combine storytelling and a faith plot in this beautifully written biblical fiction.

my thoughts

I've read many stories telling of the life (fictional, of course) of Mary Magdalene. Some portrayed her as a harlot, others as a woefully unfortunate woman. This book, by Joan Wolf, portrays her in the best possible light. As a woman. A woman who is a victim of her circumstances. A young woman sold into an unhappy marriage, who finds love with another. This is a highly likable Mary. A woman I felt for, a woman I would be happy to call a friend. We laugh with Mary, cry with her, and mourn with her.

We travel with Mary throughout her life, through her many 'adventures' and her eventual meeting with Jesus of Nazareth. We see how she become a disciple of Jesus and how meeting him changes her life. 

The places mentioned come to life in this book, the descriptions are so real. Having never been to Jerusalem, I was able to picture it in my mind with Ms. Wolf's descriptions. 

What a fantastic book. One of the best biographies of Mary of Magdala I've ever read. I must admit, I am fascinated by this woman. I see her as a heroine. A woman who overcomes all obstacles and becomes a favorite student of Jesus. I strongly encourage anyone interested in the life of Mary to read this book. 

I was not compensated in any way for my review, nor was I asked to give a positive review.  The thoughts I've expressed are my own.  

Shelby Pardow never imagined she could kill someone. All she wants to do is hide from her troubled father when she is teleported to awaiting soldiers on the planet Azimuth. Here she is not a child, but Kin to one of the six Aulic Assembly members whom Malefic Cacoethes has drugged and imprisoned. He seeks to become dictator of this world (and then Earth by proxy). His father, Biskara, is an evil celestial entity, tracked by the Assembly with an armillary device, The Silver Sphere. 

With the Assembly now deposed, Biskara directs Malefic and the Nightlanders to their strategic targets. Unless… Can Shelby find the other Kin, and develop courage and combat skills? Can the Kin reassemble in time to release or replace the Assembly, overthrowing Malefic and restraining Biskara?

My thoughts

A fantastic and unique story.  There is a little bit of everything in this book, something for everyone.  The book is action packed, I wasn't bored for a second.  No skipping pages with this story!  

The characters are quite well rounded.  You will love Shelby!  As for the cover, I could go on all day about how beautiful it is!  (Yes, I'm a sucker for a great book cover)

I think I read this book in just under a day.  If you like action, fantasy and fun you will love this book!

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Genre – YA / Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Rating – PG

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It's been months since Aria last saw Perry. Months since Perry was named Blood Lord of the Tides, and Aria was charged with an impossible mission. Now, finally, they are about to be reunited. But their reunion is far from perfect. The Tides don't take kindly to Aria, a former Dweller. And with the worsening Aether storms threatening the tribe's precarious existence, Aria begins to fear that leaving Perry behind might be the only way to save them both.

Threatened by false friends, hidden enemies, and powerful temptations, Aria and Perry wonder, Can their love survive through the ever night?

In this second book in her spellbinding Under the Never Sky trilogy, Veronica Rossi combines fantasy and dystopian elements to create a captivating love story as perilous as it is unforgettable.

MY THOUGHTS

A fabulous follow up book.  I usually face a second book with trepidation.  Will it be as good as the first?  UNDER THE NEVER SKY was one of my favorite books, I was concerned about THROUGH THE EVER NIGHT not reaching the same height.  

Veronica Rossi did it again.  I loved THROUGH THE EVER NIGHT even more than UNDER!  The characters grow and are even more interesting and exciting.  I love Perry.  A fantastic character and a true leader.  You can palpate the love and responsibility he feels for his people.  Aria shows she is a truly beautiful person, both inside and out.  Roar is the comic relief, a true character!

If you haven't yet read anything by Rossi, I strongly encourage you to pick up these books.  You will not be disappointed.  I anxiously await the next book by this stellar author!

This book is definitely my cup of tea!  5 stars, 5 teacups!

Thank you to HarperCollins for allowing me to review this book.

I received no compensation (except for a copy of the book),

the opinions expressed are my own.  I was not required, nor asked

to provide a positive review.

How would you live your life differently today if you knew that no matter what happened, everything would be okay, even wonderful, in the end?

Todd and Sonja Burpo's almost-four-year-old son Colton made an unforgettabel trip to heaven and back during the darkest, most-stressed-out days of their lives. Times were tough, money was scarce, and the bills, frustrations, and fears were piled high.

The story of Colton's visit to heaven changed their lives-and the book they wrote about it, "Heaven Is for Real," gave new hope to millions of readers.

Now, in more than forty unique inspirational readings based on excerpts from their story, Todd, and for the first ever Sonja, from her perspective as a mom, share what happened next-in their lives and in millions of others. Through their own experiences, and based on the stories hundreds of readers have shared, they show you how believing heaven is for real helps us survive hardships here on earth, including the death of a loved one or the loss of a child through tragedy, miscarriage, and even abortion.

The daily readings provide a powerful reminder that, beyond the hardships we may face in this life, God's incredible gift of heaven awaits us. Imagine being completely fearless on earth because you know that after this life you're going to heaven, and you know, really know, you're going to love it there. That's the promise heaven holds for us.

Heaven is God's last word-and believing it's real changes everything.

My thoughts

This devotional book is a follow up to HEAVEN IS FOR REAL.  You don't have to read the first to appreciate the second.  This is a wonderful book. There are small bits from the first book, followed by a The Burpo's views on their son's visit to Heaven.  There are 42 devotional messages.   This book is very well written and easy to read.  The passages and messages will make you stop an think about your own faith and how it impacts your life.  I learned so much from the first book, this was like the icing on the cake.  

I received this book from BookSneeze (Thomas Nelson publishers) for an honest opinion.  I was not paid for my opinion, nor required to provide a positive one.