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Review: John Grisham "Sycamore Row (Jake Brigance)"

Publisher: Doubleday

ISBN:  978-0385537131

My rating: 3/5

John Grisham's A Time to Kill is one of the most popular novels of our time. Now we return to that famous courthouse in Clanton as Jake Brigance once again finds himself embroiled in a fiercely controversial trial-a trial that will expose old racial tensions and force Ford County to confront its tortured history.

Seth Hubbard is a wealthy man dying of lung cancer. He trusts no one. Before he hangs himself from a sycamore tree, Hubbar...

May I introduce: Rachel Jones "To Dance One More Day"

To Dance One More Day by Rachel Jones    
I love it when I come across a person who's reply is "I had free time, so I started to put my ideas onto paper". I love it even more when this person is successful with their new venture! Congratulations to Rachel Jones on the release of her book!
1 - You have a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education, and Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing, and you passed the state boards for registered nurses. What was it that 'tri...

Tuesday Tales - SEA

   
Welcome back to TT.

This is the story of our third friend in the Sports Series.
Markus DeLeon is a goalkeeper with a soccer club in Melbourne. Sarah is his best friend since kindergarten days - best friends? Or more?
  
Today's prompt is: SEA

Enjoy - and feel free to leave a comment. And don't forget to click the link below to go back to the main Tuesday Tale site for more stories by very talented authors.


Sarah snuggled up into Markus’ arm.


“Still no regrets,” he whis...

Snippet Sunday - "Every Mile of the Way" (WIP) 29/06/14

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The story so far is, Sadie, born and raised in Australia, found her grandma's diary after her mother's passing. Intrigued by the diary and her mother's German background, she's on her way to Germany to meet her family over there.  ~~~



“I’m reall–” Sorry, I wanted to say, but the words stuck in my throat. Out of all the passengers, it’s Toby’s sinewy chest I have bumped into.He stares at me, one brow slightly raised.“Sorry,” I croak. Though, I’m not comple...

Snippet Sunday - "Every Mile of the Way" (WIP) 29/06/14 #freeread #8Sunday

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 The story so far is, Sadie, born and raised in Australia, found her grandma's diary after her mother's passing. Intrigued by the diary and her mother's German background, she's on her way to Germany to meet her family over there.    ~~~


“I’m reall–” Sorry, I wanted to say, but the words stuck in my throat. Out of all the passengers, it’s Toby’s sinewy chest I have bumped into.He stares at me, one brow slightly raised.“Sorry,” I croak. Thou...

May I introduce: Tea Cooper "Lily's Leap"

Lily's Leap by Téa Cooper  It's an absolute delight to have another Australian author visiting today. Please give Tea Cooper a big welcome! 
1 – You’re described as “Escape’s Queen of Australian historical romance”. What would you say to someone like me, who’s hesitant about reading historical romance, to give it a try?

It’s the bodice ripper tag! Romance might get slammed but historical romance is even worse! All those bare chested, breeches clad … it’s Fabio’s fault. Add to that ho...

Tuesday Tales - RIDE

   
Welcome back to TT.

This is the story of our third friend in the Sports Series.
Markus DeLeon is a goalkeeper with a soccer club in Melbourne. Sarah is his best friend since kindergarten days - best friends? Or more?
  
Today's prompt is: RIDE

Enjoy - and feel free to leave a comment. And don't forget to click the link below to go back to the main Tuesday Tale site for more stories by very talented authors.
 

He cupped her chin and tilted her head back. His lips hov...

Snippet Sunday - "Every Mile of the Way" (WIP) 22/06/14

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 The story so far is, Sadie, born and raised in Australia, found her grandma's diary after her mother's passing. Intrigued by the diary and her mother's German background, she's on her way to Germany to meet her family over there.    ~~~

I let out a big sigh. The couple next to me is awake, so I take the opportunity to get up and stretch my legs. As I wander along the aisle and to the toilets, I keep my gaze firmly on the ground. After spen...

May I introduce: April Klasen "Blair: Salem's Daughter"

 
Blair: Salem's Daughterby April Klasen
My guest this week is April Klasen .... Please make her welcome ! :-) 1 – Your book’s about vampyre and a shape-shifting cat. Tell us why you like this genre. I love adventure and fantasy stories, anything could happen and anything could exist including a vampyre and a shape-shifting cat leading a teenage girl into a strange land on a suicide quest. Which might be why this story multiplied into a trilogy, the dragons are coming in the second b...

Tuesday Tales - FATHER

   
Welcome back to TT.

I'm continuing with Connor's story, as today's prompt fits perfectly into the snippet.
  
Today's prompt is: FATHER

Enjoy - and feel free to leave a comment. And don't forget to click the link below to go back to the main Tuesday Tale site for more stories by very talented authors.
 

“What happened?” Connor asked.
His father didn’t answer, so Connor turned to look at him. The old man stared into the distance with a remote expression on his face.
“You w...