Tangled Vines

Cult #2

by Diane Noble

When beloved mystery writer Theodora Whimple disappears from the seaside village of Pelican Bay, California, her grandniece K.C. Keegan, publisher of the small town's newspaper, sets out to find her. The trail leads to the sun-drenched Napa Valley, where K.C. joins forces with Sheriff Elliot Gavin, an old flame. When they discover the Angels Crest vineyard is a front for a New Age cult, K.C. and Gav don hooded robes and infiltrate the cult in search of Theodora. But will their daring escapade entangle them in a sinister web of power and intrigue from which there is no escape?

Genres: Christian, Christian Fiction

350 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Diane Noble is the award-winning novelist of more published books than she can count: historical fiction, contemporary mysteries and suspense, and romance (written under the pen name Amanda MacLean).

Diane writes from a heart of deep faith that's woven into her stories and nonfiction writings. She often posts on Facebook and Twitter about her journey with Parkinson's Disease and the unexpected gift of learning to live moment by moment with humor, grace, and optimism.

With more than a quarter million books in print, Diane continues to spin tales that touch readers' hearts. Book one of her new three-book mystery series, The Professor and Mrs. Littlefield, will be in bookstores September 1, 2014. It's title? THE CURIOUS CASE OF THE MISSING FIGUREHEAD.

Diane is a professed Third Order Franciscan in the Anglican (Episcopal) Church, following the footsteps of Jesus with simpicity, love, and joy as lived out by St. Francis of Assisi. Mother to two beautiful daughters and Gramsy to two cutest-ever granddaughters, Diane lives in Southern California with her wonderful husband and two spoiled cats. Oh yes, and Diane loves

Reviews

[Lyndsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars* I picked this book up from my local bookstore & when I read the back cover I completely missed that it was about a cult 🤦‍♀️ despite my surprise, it was an interesting change of pace. Some of it left me wondering why the author went about the plot in a certain way and some of it was predictable, hence the 3.5 stars.

[Olivia Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book. Good character development and plot moved along quickly. Felt disjointed at times due to the writing style. I liked the religious elements but felt sometimes they were a bit heavy handed. Would recommend!

[ANNETTE · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy the way Diane Noble writes. Loved it!

[Lisa Rathbun]

Overall, an enjoyable read but nothing memorable. (I didn't wince on every page like I do when I read some "inspirational" fiction.) I did like the way God through His Word spoke to the characters, reminding them that He loved them and that He put them in certain situations for His purposes. I think it probably wrapped up all a bit too neatly and easily, but it was a fun summer read. And I would love to visit that estate! It sounds absolutely beautiful!

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing special...just a fluffy romance/mystery.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LIKED THIS BOOK. IT KEEP ME WONDERING HOW IT WAS GOING TO END.I KEPT THINKING THE EVIL GUY WAS LIKE THE ANTI-CHRIST.