Reviews by Holly Magnuson
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Rock Harbor Search and Rescue
On 5/7 Holly Magnuson wrote: About this Book In Rock Harbor Search and Rescue, a middle grade fiction novel based on Colleen Coble’s bestselling Rock Harbor series for adults, kids will enjoy the mixture of pets, adventure, suspense, and a mystery. Emily O’Reilly is obsessed with all things Search and Rescue. She volunteers ... Rock Harbor Search and Rescue – Colleen Coble and Robin Caroll
Stress Test
On 4/17 Holly Magnuson wrote: Amazon.com Widgets About this Book THEY MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO CONVICT HIM, BUT THEY HAVE ENOUGH TO RUIN HIS LIFE. Dr. Matt Newman thought he was leaving his life as a surgeon in private practice for a better one in academic medicine. But the kidnappers who attacked him as he left the hospital ... Stress Test – Richard L. Mabry
A Matter of Trust
On 4/4 Holly Magnuson wrote: Amazon.com Widgets About this Book When life is murder, who can you trust? One minute Mia Quinn is in her basement, chatting on the phone with a colleague at the prosecutor’s office. The next minute there’s a gunshot over the line, and Mia listens in horror as her colleague and friend Colleen bleeds to death. ... A Matter of Trust (A Mia Quinn Mystery) Lis Wiehl
Truth Stained Lies
On 4/1 Holly Magnuson wrote: Amazon.com Widgets About this Book Sometimes the truth is crazier than a lie. Cathy Cramer is a former lawyer and investigative blogger who writes commentary on local homicides. When she finds a threatening note warning her that she’s about to experience the same kind of judgment and speculation that she dishes out in her blog, ... Truth Stained Lies – Terri Blackstock
My P-R-A-Y-E-R Journal
On 2/18 Holly Magnuson wrote: Amazon.com Widgets My Review You may have heard of the ACTS prayer model, Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication. The P-R-A-Y-E-R Journal is very similar in that each letter represents an aspect of our prayer time. As the author states, “The concept for this book is based on the acronym ... My Prayer Journal-A 90-Day Journey to a More Fulfilled Prayer Life by Ralph Spiller
Secretly Smitten
On 1/1 Holly Magnuson wrote: Amazon.com Widgets About this Book Summer, fall, winter, spring—Smitten, Vermont, is the place for love . . . and mystery! There’s a secret in Grandma Rose’s attic—a forgotten set of dog tags belonging to her first love. But David Hutchins was killed in action and never returned to Smitten. How did the dog tags end ... Secretly Smitten – Coble, Hunter, Billerbeck, Hunt
Silent Night
On 12/8 Holly Magnuson wrote: About this Book As Christmas day nears, Bree and her faithful search-and-rescue dog Samson follow the trail of a troubling mystery into the snowy forests of Rock Harbor. Bree Matthews is preparing for Christmas guests, but her heart is reeling from the recent and tender loss of her unborn child. Her sister-in-law, Lauri, suddenly turns ... Silent Night – Colleen Coble
Soul's Gate
On 11/11 Holly Magnuson wrote: Amazon.com Widgets Book Description “Every now and then we get a break from reality. A glimpse into the other world that is more real than the reality we live in 99 percent of our days. The Bible is about a world of demons and angels and great evil and even greater glory.” What if ... Soul’s Gate – James Rubart – Review, Interview and Give Away!
Darkness Rising
On 10/15 Holly Magnuson wrote: From the Cover Dani Harris thought there wasn’t much left that could surprise her after serving as a forensic psychiatrist in East Salem. And Tommy Gunderson has faced few challenges in his life that he couldn’t overcome by either physical strength or his celebrity status. But as they race to uncover what’s really happening behind ... Darkness Rising – Lis Wiehl
The Open Bible (NKJV)
On 9/4 Holly Magnuson wrote: Amazon.com Widgets The Open Bible was one of the first study Bibles I ever had as a young Christian, so when I saw that Thomas Nelson was releasing an updated version I had to check it out. The review copy of this Bible is the hardcover which makes for a durable Bible that can take ... The Open Bible – Review
The Choice
On 8/7 Holly Magnuson wrote: Amazon.com Widgets About this book: One Young Woman. Two Very Different Roads. The Choice will Change Everything. Even as a pregnant, unwed teen in 1974, Sandy Lincoln wanted to do the right thing. But when an ancient woman approached her in a convenience store with a mysterious prophecy and a warning, doing the right thing ... Review: The Choice–Robert Whitlow
Redemption
On 5/7 Holly Magnuson wrote: Amazon.com Widgets Review Summary: To say Bryan Clay was an angry troubled child would be an understatement. From elementary school he was a fighter and a rebel and not to give too much away, he was a rebel without a cause until his junior year of college. Throughout his story Bryan is honest about his ... Redemption A Rebellious Spirit, A Praying Mother, and the Unlikely Path to Olympic Gold–Bryan Clay
Eyes of Justice
On 4/8 Holly Magnuson wrote: Eyes of Justice, Triple Threat Series #4 By Lis Wiehl with April Henry / Thomas Nelson Cassidy, Allison, and Nicole fight for justice every day-Cassidy as a crime reporter, Nicole with the FBI, and Allison as a federal prosecutor. Together they’re a Triple Threat to be reckoned with. But never have they faced a case ... Eyes of Justice–Wiehl and Henry
Smitten
On 12/13 Holly Magnuson wrote: Smitten By C. Coble, K. Billerbeck, D. Hunt & D. Hunter / Thomas Nelson When a failed logging company threatens their town’s survival, four friends devise a plan to turn Smitten, Vermont, into the country’s premier honeymoon destination. But little do they know that love is already on the way—for each of them! Enjoy four ... Smitten–Coble, Billerbeck, Hunt, and Hunter
Waking Hours
On 10/12 Holly Magnuson wrote: Waking Hours, East Salem Series #1 By Lis Wiehl with Pete Nelson / Thomas Nelson All towns have secrets. Some have demons. Welcome to East Salem, a sleepy town with a history older than America where things are just a bit off; where the supernatural bleeds into the everyday. And where a tragic murder mystery ... Waking Hours by Lis Wiehl with Pete Nelson
Your 100 Day Prayer
On 10/12 Holly Magnuson wrote: Your 100-Day Prayer: The Transforming Power of Actively Waiting on God By John I. Snyder / Thomas Nelson One hundred days of structured, intentional prayer to help you transform your spiritual life! Filled with Scripture verses and rich Bible-centered devotions, Snyder’s guide helps you combine ... Your 100-Day Prayer by John I. Snyder
Water's Edge
On 8/22 Holly Magnuson wrote: From the Back Cover: Sometimes the smallest towns hold the biggest secrets. Ambitious young attorney Tom Crane is about to become a partner in a big-city law firm. One final matter has to be cleared from his docket–the closing of his deceased father’s law practice in the small town of Bethel. Killed in ... Water’s Edge–Robert Whitlow
Nick of Time
On 5/9 Holly Magnuson wrote: Nick of Time, A Bug Man Series #6 By Tim Downs / Thomas Nelson Tying the knot may be the toughest thing Nick Polchak has ever tried to do. Nick Polchak is comfortable with bugs. Their world is orderly. He knows where he stands and exactly how to interpret the signs they give him. But ... Nick of Time–Tim Downs–GIVE AWAY
Heart of Ice
On 4/5 Holly Magnuson wrote: About the Book The Triple Threat Club novels follow three fiercely intelligent women—a TV reporter, a Federal prosecutor and an FBI agent—as they investigate crimes as current as today’s headlines. The Triple Threat women have faced intense situations before…but never such a cunningly cold-blooded ... Heart of Ice – Lis Wiehl and April Henry
The Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible, NKJV
On 1/6 Holly Magnuson wrote: The NKJV Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible – Hardcover By Thomas Nelson Discover the life-enriching biblical application you’re searching for in The Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible. With more than 1,000 “Life Lessons” offering insights straight from Max the message of God’s ... The Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible – Review
Good Morning, Lord
On 10/28 Holly Magnuson wrote: From the Back Cover Good Morning, Lord: I Don’t Know Where You’re Going Today But I’m Going with You will jumpstart your day with a God-sized adventure. You’ll discover a journey filled with truth, tears, and laughter – a journey so rich that no matter where He leads, you’re sure to follow. My Review I ... Good Morning, Lord – Sheila Walsh
100 Prayers God Loves to Hear, 100 Praise Songs
On 9/3 Holly Magnuson wrote: First off, I want to thank Thomas Nelson for the opportunity to review this book – 100 Prayers God Loves to Hear, 100 Praise Songs strong>About this Book:God loves to hear from His children and this book will help kids feel comfortable talking to God and singing praise to Him. Prayers include classic prayers such ... 100 Prayers God Loves to Hear, 100 Praise Songs
Wonders Never Cease
On 5/10 Holly Magnuson wrote: Description: "It's true what they say, you know: If you talk to God, you're religious; but if you hear from God, you're schizophrenic." When a car accident leaves a famous movie star in a coma, nurse Kemp McAvoy thinks he has found his ticket to the life he's always wanted. As a med school ... Wonders Never Cease – Tim Downs
The Voice New Testament
On 4/13 Holly Magnuson wrote: The Voice New Testament By Thomas Nelson The Voice is a unique retelling of the Holy Scriptures using the best minds of this emerging generation of Christian leaders. Together they are helping young people fall in love with the Bible all over again. By highlighting the beauty ... The Voice – New Testament
Hand of Fate
On 4/5 Holly Magnuson wrote: Summary: This is book 2 of the Triple Threat Novel series and even better than the first. The Triple Threat Club have three things in common: the same high school, their involvement to fighting crime, and a passion for chocolate. Allison Pierce is Federal prosecutor, expectant mom, and the only Christian ... Hand of Fate – Lis Wiehl with April Henry
The Clouds Roll Away
On 3/4 Holly Magnuson wrote: Overview of the Book: Raleigh Harmon's life seems as impossible to solve as the high-profile case she's pursuing. Closing her assignment with the FBI's Seattle office, forensic geologist Raleigh Harmon returns to her hometown of Richmond, Virginia, expecting a warm welcome. Instead she finds herself ... The Clouds Roll Away – Sibella Giorello
The Voice of Psalms
On 2/13 Holly Magnuson wrote: About the book: The Voice of Psalms is a new translation of the Bible designed for today’s church. This paperback version of the Bible attempts to bring unity between culture and theology by staying true to the author’s original message as well as providing a fluid telling of the story that you would ... The Voice of Psalms
Face of Betrayal (Trade Paperback)
On 1/30 Holly Magnuson wrote: This book gives you an excellent story, strong characters, brought together extremely tight writing. Lis Wiehl and April Henry introduces us Allison Pierce, Federal Prosecutor, Nicole Hedges, FBI Special Agent, and Cassidy Straw, television reporter, three women who have known each other since they were ... A Triple Threat Novel that gives you triple the entertainment