Nick of Time by Tim Downs
Nick of Time is a story about a want to-be detective. He’s actually a bug guy but his exclusive knowledge in that area aids in the resolution of cold cases. Unfortunately his one-track mind on these cases leads him into an investigation that is all consuming much to the concern of his fiancée. Following the lead of a recently deceased friend, Nick Polchalk involvement leads him further and further away from the upcoming wedding and deeper into the suspense of the more than one related murder.
Nick of Time was a very enjoyable read. It was able to hold my attention which is not easily done. Descriptions are vivid but not so wordy as to leave the reader without the ability to use own imagination in developing the mental pictures unfolding. I think this gives the reader more involvement in the reading. Content outweighs the descriptiveness, which I prefer. Characters were likable and I loved their dry sense of humor and witty exchange. I really enjoyed the suspense at the point of capture but was a little disappointed in the before the end climax. I still enjoyed the book and would recommend it to others.
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Max on Life by Max Lucado
As a fan of Max Lucado’s work, I favor his usual writing style but Max on Life answers questions much in the same manner that he writes. The questions and answers vary from the concrete to the spiritual.
The beginning of the book was mostly a refresher for me but would be excellent for new believers. The book addresses a lot of “why” issues? Why am I here? Why go to church? Why bad things happen? I like that it also addresses real life issues for daily living, like relationships, children (especially the prodigals), work and finances. Although Max is very diplomatic with some responses, there are also times when he plainly draws the line using the Bible as his authority.
My favorite section was the one on the hereafter. It was nice to be reminded of the plan God has for us, of the reality of his angels and the Holy Spirit. Addressing the often asked questions about who goes where, is there a hell, and why God would send any one there, Lucado is matter of fact, again using scripture as his authority.
I really enjoyed the book and would recommend it for anyone.
The beginning of the book was mostly a refresher for me but would be excellent for new believers. The book addresses a lot of “why” issues? Why am I here? Why go to church? Why bad things happen? I like that it also addresses real life issues for daily living, like relationships, children (especially the prodigals), work and finances. Although Max is very diplomatic with some responses, there are also times when he plainly draws the line using the Bible as his authority.
My favorite section was the one on the hereafter. It was nice to be reminded of the plan God has for us, of the reality of his angels and the Holy Spirit. Addressing the often asked questions about who goes where, is there a hell, and why God would send any one there, Lucado is matter of fact, again using scripture as his authority.
I really enjoyed the book and would recommend it for anyone.
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