Wednesday, August 22, 2012

The Face of Heaven by Murray Pura CFBA Tour

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
The Face of Heaven
Harvest House Publishers (August 1, 2012)
by
Murray Pura




ABOUT THE AUTHOR:









Murray Pura was born and raised in Manitoba, just north of Minnesota and the Dakotas. He has published several novels and short story collections in Canada, and has been short-listed for a number of awards. His first books to be published in the United States are the inspirational works Rooted and Streams (both by Zondervan in 2010). His first novel to debut in the USA is A Bride’s Flight from Virginia City, Montana (Barbour), which was released January 2012. The second, The Wings of Morning, will be published by Harvest House on February 1. Both of these novels center around the Amish of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.











ABOUT THE BOOK





In April 1861, Lyndel Keim discovers two runaway slaves in her family's barn. When the men are captured and returned to their plantation, Lyndel and her young Amish beau, Nathaniel King, find themselves at odds with their pacifist Amish colony



Nathaniel enlists in what will become the famous Iron Brigade of the Union Army. Lyndel enters the fray as a Brigade nurse on the battlefield, sticking close to Nathaniel as they both witness the horrors of war--including the battles at Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, and Antietam. Despite the pair's heroic sacrifices, the Amish only see that Lyndel and Nathaniel have become part of the war effort, and both are banished.



And a severe battle wound at Gettysburg threatens Nathaniel's life. Lyndel must call upon her faith in God to endure the savage conflict and to face its painful aftermath, not knowing if Nathaniel is alive or dead. Will the momentous battle change her life forever, just as it will change the course of the war and the history of her country?



If you would like to read the first chapter of The Face of Heaven, go HERE.

MY REVIEW-This is an author I have never read before but I am definitely putting the next book on my wishlist! Murray Pura writes a story that enthralls you and pulls you in to the plot. The characters are likeable and the history is a wonderful addition to the story. An interesting twist was Lyndel falling ill and then having memory loss. Nathaniel makes a great preacher and a good hero. Great book, Murray!!

I received a copy of this book for review purposes. I did not receive any monetary compensation.

3 comments:

BrendaC said...

I read this book and really enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more from this author. Great review.

Susan Ortiz said...

I read this book and really enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more from this author. Great review.

Christinevuvz said...

I read this book and really enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more from this author. Great review.

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