Under the Cajun Moon
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Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Religion & Spirituality
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Religion & Spirituality
Book Type: Paperback
Under the Cajun Moon by Mindy Starns Clark's
Anyone who knows me would answer the following trivia question "What is Karen's all-time favorite novel?" with the answer: "The Princess Bride!" So, it's no wonder that I loved this book. Murder, mayhem, mystery, kidnapping, snakes, alligators, hidden treasure, romance and history -- you'll find all these and more in this absolutely amazing book!
More than 6 years had passed since I had read the series, Million Dollar Mysteries by Mindy Starns Clark, and liked them, so I was eager to read this stand alone. You can read the plotline on the back cover, so I won't repeat and just dive into my review. Clark is so descriptive of her characters and locations, I actually felt as if I were there with them. Since much of the story is told in various flash backs, we feel involved from the first page. Weaving through the book is the story of Jacques, a young man in France in 1719. It is fairly obvious early on what his story is doing in the book, although there were a few curves' tossed in, for good measure. I must admit that I found myself so caught up in the second storyline that I was often tempted to jump to the following chapter to see what happens to Jacques! Obviously, this works because the characters are so well constructed. I connected with both Chloe and Jacques right away. I have found that, in some stories the characters are too perfect and you just can't relate to them, but in this book, the main character is easily relatable. Travis is a little obvious as the love interest, but seemed a perfect balance and didn't take away from the main or secondary storyline. There were plenty of surprises.
Yes, this is a Christian mystery. Outside of one scene, however, there is nothing remotely preachy. And that scene? It was still entertaining and feels like a real part of the story and not something forced in to make it religious'.
I didn't want to put this book down and I thoroughly enjoyed the French story line and its connection to the present. I learned a great deal about New Orleans and its surrounding geography and rich history. A win-win, in my book (pun intended!). This book is a must for readers who enjoy mystery and history, as it has the perfect amount of suspense. I enjoyed it so much -that I don't intend to list it on Paperbackswap.com, but rather pass it along to friends to read it's that good! Oh, by the way - naturally, the villain is the person we least suspect....
Anyone who knows me would answer the following trivia question "What is Karen's all-time favorite novel?" with the answer: "The Princess Bride!" So, it's no wonder that I loved this book. Murder, mayhem, mystery, kidnapping, snakes, alligators, hidden treasure, romance and history -- you'll find all these and more in this absolutely amazing book!
More than 6 years had passed since I had read the series, Million Dollar Mysteries by Mindy Starns Clark, and liked them, so I was eager to read this stand alone. You can read the plotline on the back cover, so I won't repeat and just dive into my review. Clark is so descriptive of her characters and locations, I actually felt as if I were there with them. Since much of the story is told in various flash backs, we feel involved from the first page. Weaving through the book is the story of Jacques, a young man in France in 1719. It is fairly obvious early on what his story is doing in the book, although there were a few curves' tossed in, for good measure. I must admit that I found myself so caught up in the second storyline that I was often tempted to jump to the following chapter to see what happens to Jacques! Obviously, this works because the characters are so well constructed. I connected with both Chloe and Jacques right away. I have found that, in some stories the characters are too perfect and you just can't relate to them, but in this book, the main character is easily relatable. Travis is a little obvious as the love interest, but seemed a perfect balance and didn't take away from the main or secondary storyline. There were plenty of surprises.
Yes, this is a Christian mystery. Outside of one scene, however, there is nothing remotely preachy. And that scene? It was still entertaining and feels like a real part of the story and not something forced in to make it religious'.
I didn't want to put this book down and I thoroughly enjoyed the French story line and its connection to the present. I learned a great deal about New Orleans and its surrounding geography and rich history. A win-win, in my book (pun intended!). This book is a must for readers who enjoy mystery and history, as it has the perfect amount of suspense. I enjoyed it so much -that I don't intend to list it on Paperbackswap.com, but rather pass it along to friends to read it's that good! Oh, by the way - naturally, the villain is the person we least suspect....
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