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Win a copy of The Enclave by Karen Hancock (Part 3)

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enclavesm1This is Part 3 of a 3-day review. Part 1 can be found here and Part 2 here.

I’m not going to say much more about “The Enclave” other than what I said yesterday and the day before for fear of revealing too much. Instead, I encourage you to check this book out for yourself. And since it was just published on July 1, you have just enough time to finish it before the summer is ended. :)

After you finish “The Enclave”, I suggest you check out Karen’s other award-winning books:

• The Legend of the Guardian King adult fantasy series:
Book 1: The Light of Eidon (Christy award winner in 2004)
Book 2: The Shadow Within(Christy award winner in 2005)
Book 3: Shadow Over Kiriath (Christy award winner in 2006)
Book 4: Return of the Guardian-King (Christy award nominee in 2008)

• Arena (Christy award winner in 2003). You can now pick up a copy through Amazon.

If you’d like a chance to win a copy of “The Enclave” from me, leave a comment after this blog. I’ll be giving away one copy on Monday, July 27.

Links:
The Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764203282
Karen Hancock’s Web site: http://www.kmhancock.com/index.htm
Karen Hancock’s Blog: http://karenhancock.wordpress.com/

Let’s see what other tour members have to say:

Brandon Barr
Jennifer Bogart
Keanan Brand
Grace Bridges
Canadianladybug
Melissa Carswell
Valerie Comer
Amy Cruson
CSFF Blog Tour
Stacey Dale
D. G. D. Davidson
Janey DeMeo
Jeff Draper
Emmalyn Edwards
April Erwin
Karina Fabian
Beth Goddard
Todd Michael Greene
Heather R. Hunt
Becky Jesse
Cris Jesse
Julie
Carol Keen
Krystine Kercher
Dawn King
Mike Lynch
Melissa Meeks
Rebecca LuElla Miller
Mirtika
Eve Nielsen
Nissa
John W. Otte
Steve Rice
Crista Richey
James Somers
Speculative Faith
Stephanie
Rachel Starr Thomson
Steve Trower
Fred Warren
Elizabeth Williams

Disclosure of Material Connection: At times, some of the links in my posts are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Win a copy of The Enclave by Karen Hancock (Part 2)

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enclavesm1This is Part 2 of a 3-day review. Part 1 can be found here.

I first found Karen Hancock on the shelf of my local Christian book store when I spotted “The Light of Eidon,” the first book in her Legends of the Guardian King series. After I read TLOE, I purchased and read the second book in the series, “The Shadow Within.” Then I kind of forgot about the books — after all, the last book in the series had not yet been published.

When the last book in the series hit the shelves, I dusted off the first two books, re-read them and then gobbled up the last two books in the series, “Shadow Over Kiriath” and “Return of the Guardian King.” Having finished the four-book series, I checked online to see if Karen had published anything else. Sure enough, I found that Karen’s debut book, “Arena”, was an adult science fiction book that, sadly, was no longer on the market. In that instance, I only have one word to say: Ebay! I tracked down a copy and was no disappointed for my efforts. Now I’m pleased to continue my collection of Karen Hancock novels with the addition of “The Enclave” to my library. This one’s keeper for a re-read later.

Karen’s latest effort is another stellar example of well-written fiction. I tried to pace myself, but once I reached one-third of the way through, I was hopelessly hooked and couldn’t put the book down until I had finished.

Come back tomorrow for another look at Karen Hancock and her fiction. For a chance to win a copy of “The Enclave”, leave a comment after this post. I will draw one lucky winner on Monday, July 27.

For more info on The Enclave, here is the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764203282

Let’s see what other tour members have to say:

Brandon Barr
Jennifer Bogart
Keanan Brand
Grace Bridges
Canadianladybug
Melissa Carswell
Valerie Comer
Amy Cruson
CSFF Blog Tour
Stacey Dale
D. G. D. Davidson
Janey DeMeo
Jeff Draper
Emmalyn Edwards
April Erwin
Karina Fabian
Beth Goddard
Todd Michael Greene
Heather R. Hunt
Becky Jesse
Cris Jesse
Julie
Carol Keen
Krystine Kercher
Dawn King
Mike Lynch
Melissa Meeks
Rebecca LuElla Miller
Mirtika
Eve Nielsen
Nissa
John W. Otte
Steve Rice
Crista Richey
James Somers
Speculative Faith
Stephanie
Rachel Starr Thomson
Steve Trower
Fred Warren
Elizabeth Williams

Disclosure of Material Connection: At times, some of the links in my posts are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Win a copy of The Enclave by Karen Hancock (Part 1)

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enclavesm1I’m very happy to be a new member of the Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy (CSFF) Blog Tour. I’m equally pleased that the first book I’m reviewing as part of the tour is from one of my favorite authors, Karen Hancock. “The Enclave” is a faith-based adult science fiction novel and, in my opinion, this award-winning author hits another home run with this book.

In “The Enclave,” Lacey McHenry gains a new start in life when she accepts a position at the prestigious Kendall-Jakes Longevity Institute. However, she finds herself relegated to the frog lab, where a disturbing encounter with a madman leaves her shaken emotionally and physically. Once it becomes clear that Institute security intends to cover up the incident, life becomes very uncertain for Lacey, even after she finds a possible ally in the form of the brilliant, but absent-minded geneticist, Cameron Reinhardt.

Through their unlikely alliance, Lacey and Cameron try to unravel the mystery around them, only to find out that it is much more dangerous than they had anticipated.

Come back tomorrow as I continue my review of “The Enclave” and take a peek at Karen’s other work.

For a chance to win a copy of “The Enclave”, leave a comment after this post. I will draw one lucky winner on Monday, July 27.

For more info on The Enclave, here is the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764203282

Let’s see what other tour members have to say:

Brandon Barr
Jennifer Bogart
Keanan Brand
Grace Bridges
Canadianladybug
Melissa Carswell
Valerie Comer
Amy Cruson
CSFF Blog Tour
Stacey Dale
D. G. D. Davidson
Janey DeMeo
Jeff Draper
Emmalyn Edwards
April Erwin
Karina Fabian
Beth Goddard
Todd Michael Greene
Heather R. Hunt
Becky Jesse
Cris Jesse
Julie
Carol Keen
Krystine Kercher
Dawn King
Mike Lynch
Melissa Meeks
Rebecca LuElla Miller
Mirtika
Eve Nielsen
Nissa
John W. Otte
Steve Rice
Crista Richey
James Somers
Speculative Faith
Stephanie
Rachel Starr Thomson
Steve Trower
Fred Warren
Elizabeth Williams


Disclosure of Material Connection: At times, some of the links in my posts are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Pride and the Twitterverse

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This might be a little off-topic, but I know a lot of you guys out there are Jane Austin fans and so I just couldn’t resist. Here’s what it would be like if Jane Austin tweeted. This is great stuff! And this is only the beginning. To read the rest, click the link at the bottom of this post.

(Many thanks to http://madhattermommy.blogspot.com)

The Real Jane Austen:
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of good fortune must be in want of a wife.

MrsB:
A Mr Bingley–worth 50,000 followers a year–has joined Twitter! He’s brought a friend, Mr Darcy–worth 100,000 followers a year! Pls RT

MrsB:
@JaneB @LizzyB @MaryBsaphorisms @KittyB @LydiaB I will have one of you girls married into internet fame yet. Just you wait.

LizzyB:
 @MrsB But mother, I think we can pull ourselves up by our dooce-straps just fine.

MrsB:
Blogcasting: How to find husbands for your daughters: http://tinyurl/momblog Now with free giveaway from our Etsy embroidery shop. Pls RT

LizzieB:
@JaneB If I could love a man who would love me enough to take me for a mere 50 followers, I should be well pleased…

LizzieB:
@JaneB …but such a man wouldn’t be sensible & I could never love a man who was out of his twits. LOL

JaneB:
Oh @LizzyB, it is my ardent wish to marry 4 love. Love, respect AND dual laptops would be most agreeable. #iamdullbutpretty

CubicleSurfer:
 Does anyone know what #Bingley is and why it’s suddenly the no. 1 trending topic?

BoredInTheBurbs:
@CubicleSurfer I think #Bingley’s a he and I’m pretty sure he just died.

POPlovesPOP:
@CubicleSurfer @BoredInTheBurbs No, I’m pretty sure #Bingley’s the new Idol. That doesn’t explain why he’s the no. 1 trending topic, tho.

To read on, click here: http://madhattermommy.blogspot.com/2009/05/pride-and-twitterverse.html

Disclosure of Material Connection: At times, some of the links in my posts are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Destiny and Dreams

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So often in fantasy fiction we see a hero involved in a quest, a quest that will fulfill their destiny to accomplish whatever it is they are supposed to accomplish. (Ah! The power of an author!) This quest becomes their guiding light, something that pushes them on. They can’t rest until the quest is accomplished. The most well-known of these is probably Frodo in Lord of the Rings. Must…destroy…the…ring…. And on he struggles to reach the end of the road.

My pastor spoke yesterday about destiny and dreams. Not any old dreams, but God-given dreams. God has birthed in each of our hearts dreams, visions for finding or creating something wonderful. You may not be Frodo (that’s probably a good thing, given the hairy feet and all), but you do have a destiny. It’s possible that life and hardships have stomped all over your dreams and they no longer seem possible, but nothing is impossible for God. It is he who inspires us, enables us to achieve our dreams.

What are your dreams, your destiny? It’s time to pull up our bootstraps, press on (yes, like Frodo) and live the dream.

Disclosure of Material Connection: At times, some of the links in my posts are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”