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Envy is a deadly poison. Faith is the antidote. Things couldn’t be better for Rue Kessler. He just married the mother of his eight-year-old son, Montana, and finally has the family he’s always dreamed of. Not only that, his father-in-law hired him to be the new construction supervisor on a big condo project. He’s been sober for eighteen months. He’s finally plugged in at church. And he’s building his wife Ivy the house she’s always dreamed of. Life is good. Then with no warning, show more Rue and his wife and son become the target of someone’s cruel and frightening attacks. What reason would anyone have to dash their hopes and dreams? What will it take to stop it? What defense is there against an enemy he can’t see? While Rue’s head is still reeling, a man on his work crew is found half dead in Tanner Canyon. Are the attacks related? Is someone trying to put a stop to the condo project? Or is something more sinister afoot–something that will take all the faith he’s got to confront? show lessTags
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NCLA Review - Kathy Herman is the best-selling author of thirteen novels. This masterfully written novel involves flawed people grappling with real problems in an imperfect world. As events unfold, envy and jealousy give way to grace and forgiveness. After struggling with alcoholism, Rue Kessler is back on his feet and sober. With his wife and 8-year old son he is ready to rebuild his life. But this family soon becomes the target of someone’s cruel and frightening attacks. The enemy is unseen and unknown until the final pages. The author has blended a family saga with a suspense-filled mystery. Kathy Herman has truly done a masterful job weaving together heart-racing mystery and biblical precepts into unforgettable drama. A helpful show more discussion guide is included. Rating: 3 —MF . 324 p. paper, Multinomah 2008, $15.99 [813.6] show less
Very predictable and didn't feel like the chapters flowed very well.
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30 Works 3,230 Members
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- The Grand Scheme
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