Sacred Gold (Rocky Meadow Mysteries Book 3)

 An old journal, revealing hidden treasure at St. Francis Church, falls into the hands of acting medical examiner, Dr. Amy Daniels, and tests her faith in life, love, and trust. With the help of the church pastor, Father Michael Lauretta, they try to solve the century-old mystery. Before long, the two find themselves in the company of a trained Italian curator, desperate to ward off her greedy, possessive boss, who follows her to Vermont and intends to steal the treasure.
Against the backdrop of snowy Rocky Meadow, Vermont, bustling during the Christmas holidays, the remainder of the St. Francis family try to secure a new soup kitchen, only to find charity cannot escape tragedy. When arson and murder, at the local nursing home, lead to a dark, dangerous chase in the catacombs of the church, they all join together to follow age-old clues and find Sacred Gold, before the treasure and more lives are lost forever.

 

Linda Rawlins

About the author

Linda Rawlins is an American writer of mystery fiction best known for her Misty Point Mystery Series, including Misty Manor, Misty Point, Misty Winter, Misty Treasure, Misty Revenge, and Misty Retreat. She is also known for her Rocky Meadow Mystery Series, including The Bench, Fatal Breach, Sacred Gold as well as an independent novel, Midnight Shift.

Linda loved to read as a child and started writing her first mystery novel in fifth grade. She then went on to study science, medicine, and literature, eventually graduating from medical school and establishing her career in medicine.

Linda Rawlins lives in New Jersey with her husband, her family and spoiled dog. She loves spending time at the beach as well as visiting the mountains of Vermont. She is an active member of Mystery Writers of America. As a member of Sisters in Crime, Linda was the President of the Central Jersey Chapter for 2022, 2020, 2019 and the VP in 2018. 

Amazon Review

In Sacred Gold, the author takes us from the luxury of Manhattan to the glamour of Italy to our beloved Rocky Meadow, Vermont and St. Francis Retreat House. She weaves the legend of a king's gold into a very believable, action packed thriller! I was hooked from the moonlit first page and left breathless by the ending. The scenes in the catacombs had me on the edge of my seat. I greatly enjoyed the contributions made by Krista Liotti, who really brought the Italian characters and locations to life. I hope she will collaborate on future books in this series and eagerly anticipate their next adventure.
Warning: You will not be able to put this book down!

Content Rating

Drugs - none

Language - very mild

Violence - no personal violence but medical content as the protagonist is a doctor/medical examiner- thriller related to pursuit of criminal!

Adult - no sex/kissing but dedication - flirting possible titillation?

Moral - includes Catholic themes/church/content as well as Bible quotes

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www.goodreads.com/LindaRawlins  

 

Twitter @LRL8 

 

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Clement: Boy Knight of Normandy

Clement is no ordinary thirteen year old boy. He lives in a castle in 12th century Normandy. After helping Adalbert on his quest to find a long lost treasure, Clement and his friend Dagena return for another adventure. This time, Clement must overcome the evil ambitions of his wicked uncle, Sven the Terrible! Prepare yourself for some medieval action and excitement that you will not soon forget. This is the first book in a planned trilogy. Clement and Dagena first appeared in the novel Adalbert.

Craig R. Hipkins

About the author

Craig R. Hipkins grew up in Hubbardston Massachusetts. He is the author of medieval and gothic fiction. His novel Adalbert is the sequel to Astrolabe written by his late twin brother Jay S. Hipkins (1968-2018)

He is an avid long distance runner and enjoys astronomy in his spare time.

 Amazon Review

Clement: Boy Knight of Normandy by Craig Hipkins is a very fun and exciting read for anyone who enjoys young adult and teen novels. Our story reintroduces us to Clement, a teenager who has just returned from an adventure where he was searching for lost treasures. Clement learned much on his last adventure in terms of leadership and what it will take to be a knight. But, as one of his soldiers points out early on in the novel, he still has much to learn in terms of discipline and leadership before he can truly command and lead by example, let along take conttol of the kingdom that was left to him after his father passed away. Now, Clement and his friends Dagena and Olaf others must work together in order to stop Clement's evil uncle, Sven the Terrible, from taking control of the land that rightfully belongs to Clement.
I found this to be a really exciting read. The action picks up early on and stays consistent throughout the novel making it a fast and very enjoyable read. The characters are well developed and the setting works very well with the events of the narrative. The story flows well and is nicely edited. I look forward to the next installment in the series and where it will take our characters.

Content Rating

 Drug Content: G - There is a little casual drinking in a few places.

Violence: PG - Tragic accidents leave people somewhat mangled. There is no intentional harm done here. No graphic descriptions either. 

Language: PG - There are a few scattered mild expletives.

Adult Content: G - There is romance and some kissing. 

Christian content: The protagonists of this book grapple with the presence of God amidst their trials, yet they cling resolutely to their faith. The narrative underscores the importance of attending church and intermittently portrays the family engaging in nightly prayers. Requests for healing and protection through prayer are frequent occurrences. Additionally, the concept of individuals entering heaven upon death is explored through discussion. The protagonist's journey is marked by raw conflict, profound acts of self-sacrifice, and the development of remarkable depth in character, leaving a profound impact on the reader.

Links

https://books2read.com/u/meGgWR 

Twitter: @CraigHipkins

Midnight Shift (A Dr Elizabeth Brooks Mystery Book 1)

When two patients of respected surgeon, Dr. Elizabeth Brooks, die under odd circumstances, she is threatened with loss of medical privileges, a malpractice suit and financial ruin. Elizabeth is determined to discover why her patients are having unexpected complications but her anxiety only escalates when handsome Detective Jake Wagner shows up in her office looking for information as part of a criminal investigation. Distressed, she begins to dream about her dead patients. Elizabeth has dreamt of the dead before, something she experienced after being hit by a drunk driver when she was young. For years after the accident, Elizabeth resisted the dreams and kept the dead away. But now, the dead are reaching out again. Realizing she needs help to save herself and her career, Elizabeth has no choice but to welcome them back and hope that sometimes the dead can protect the living.
 

About the author

Linda Rawlins is an American writer of mystery fiction best known for her Misty Point Mystery Series, including Misty Manor, Misty Point, Misty Winter, Misty Treasure, Misty Revenge, and Misty Retreat. She is also known for her Rocky Meadow Mystery Series, including The Bench, Fatal Breach, Sacred Gold as well as an independent novel, Midnight Shift.

Linda loved to read as a child and started writing her first mystery novel in fifth grade. She then went on to study science, medicine, and literature, eventually graduating from medical school and establishing her career in medicine.

Linda Rawlins lives in New Jersey with her husband, her family and spoiled dog. She loves spending time at the beach as well as visiting the mountains of Vermont. She is an active member of Mystery Writers of America. As a member of Sisters in Crime, Linda was the President of the Central Jersey Chapter for 2022, 2020, 2019 and the VP in 2018. 

Amazon Review 

I have not read a medical thriller in a number of years and decided to start with this one. I was not disappointed. Linda Rawlins is a writer of mystery books, and this novel definitely has an element of mystery to it with twists and turns that kept me turning the pages. I have to admit that I try to figure out how a book will end, but got this ending wrong on all counts, as it finished in a whirlwind of suspense.
The main character is 30 something Doctor Elizabeth Brooks who is a coffee drinking, sleep deprived (nightmare plagued) surgeon who is highly competent in her field. However, when patients start dying after surgery, she is thrust into the spotlight. Detective Jake Wagner, is called in to investigate the mysterious deaths and the chemistry between these two gets interesting as the novel progresses.
Midnight Shift is a fast paced read and I highly recommend it for the reader who enjoys thrillers. A well-deserved five stars!

 

Content Rating

 

Drugs: No drugs except supplements.

Language: May be a mild swear word or two Mild Violence: office broken into and at the end Dr Brooks is tied and threatened. I think she gets hit once or twice. 

Adult: No descriptive sex - just a kiss at end.

Moral: Sometimes, the answers we fear most are the ones that lead to redemption. By facing the shadows of her past, Elizabeth discovers that confronting them can uncover the truth and bring justice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can visit Linda at her website at www.lindarawlins.com

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twitter.com/LRL8

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goodreads.com/lindarawlins

facebook.com/lindar.liotti

bookbub.com/authors/linda-rawlins