This historical mystery is different than my normal eveyday reads (romance) but I really enjoyed it. It was nice diving into a mystery because I had figure out what was happening along with the main characters. There’s alot of elements to thus story, theres mystery and secrets and some twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and well… you can’t forget MURDER. This was one I’d recommend if you like historic mysteries! I liked this authors writing style alot so I will be looking for more books by them in the future! Happy Reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anastasia Dodsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnastasia Dodson2022-07-26 23:05:182023-08-05 14:41:24Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Anastasia Dodson
4.6/5 stars This was my first book by this author and it was so good! From the first chapter I could tell this book was very well written. The descriptive details that are in this book helped me picture the scenes very easily. The time jump between the 1940s and early 1990s were transitioned very smoothly. I enjoyed reading this book a lot!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Daryian Lucashttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDaryian Lucas2022-07-26 22:12:542022-07-27 09:34:06Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Daryian Lucas
Set in year 1899 in Colorado Springs, this book follows the young protagonist Cora work with famous Nikola Tesla in his secret lab . She assists Tesla in his detective work to unravel the mystery behind the murder of his assistant. She faces opposition from her own mother but she hangs on with her friends. It is a well narrated plot and the mystery lingers till the end. It is one of those stories which has a very strong female lead, in the times, when women were struggling to establish their footage. I enjoyed this book quite a bit and look forward to more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anantha Rusumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnantha Rusum2022-07-26 22:02:252022-07-27 09:33:33Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Anantha Rusum
Once again our author knocks it out of the park. I have read this author before and she is quickly becoming one of my favorites, her writing is just simply amazing and she always manages to keep me on the edge of my seat. This book really had a little bit of everything mystery, intrigue, twists and turns, and of course murder. While I am not much for the historical genre, our author really grabbed my attention with this one. I thought I had it all figured out but by the end of the novel and the authors wonderful plot twists, I was all wrong. So if you need a good mystery to make you think, then pick this one up today.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2022-07-26 21:36:392022-07-27 09:32:47Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by stephanie nicole
To say that Shanessa Glumh killed it with this one would be an understatement by far!
The way the story line is written keeps your attention the entire time. One minute you are in the present (1991), and the next you are in the past! Throughout the book you have three different “mysteries” you are trying to get to the bottom of. But they interweave with one another, so you never get lost.
In my opinion the most intriguing thing was how Joel stayed so silent. He had so much he could have said. Yet, he didn’t.
I definitely look forward to reading more from Shanessa Gluhm.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heatherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather2022-07-26 15:55:082022-07-27 08:58:40Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Heather Hoke
Well this story felt like it has it all. Historical fiction – check. Mystery and intrigued – check. Interesting characters – check. A great storyline- check. I did not take long at all for me to become invested in this book. I wanted to figure out the mystery and see what was going on. The author really draws you into the book and takes you on the same journey as the characters. I thought the book was really well written. It was so easy to imagine the time and place the author were describing. At times I felt like I could really picture myself there, right among the characters. This book was a great one to read and I really enjoyed it from start to finish. Definitely a book worth picking up to read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-07-26 14:35:222022-07-27 09:28:31Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Kerry Baker
The year is 1899 and Cora Croft is seventeen years old, she lives is Colorado Springs and is in the last year of Palmer High School and is hoping to continue her studies in a prestigious university, however being interested in biological sciences and a woman is not going to help, so when she hears about a position as an assistant to Nikola Tesla, she is dubious, but decides to apply for the position anyway. The day she goes to see him, she is accompanied by Marshall, a long time friend and Harrison, a student in her class who is always trying to charm her, she has heard differing opinions on Tesla, but she wishes to make up her own mine, however, the position isn’t what she expected when the tasks are menial, however, when some papers go missing from the lab, Tesla reveals that this isn’t the first time this has happened and that the young man who was found dead the day before was his previous assistant.
This revelation shocks all three of them, but when Tesla announces that without those papers, he might as well just pack up and leave Colorado Springs, so Cora decides that she is going to investigate who has stolen the paperwork as well as look further into the death of the young man which also seems suspicious, so she asks Marshall and Harrison for their help and they agree, although reluctantly. Cora starts that evening by asking Harrison and Tesla questions, however, they don’t know overly much, so she decides to use her societal position to ask around the town and see if she can uncover any pertinent information, while Harrison and Marshall use their own connections to try and find information their way.
Cora soon realises that they might be in over her head when things start to happen and the more she investigates, the more danger creeps closer to her, Marshall and Harrison, but will they be able to solve the mystery before the person behind these nefarious acts comes after them? This is a historical mystery which is full of secrets, revelations and murder where you will be sucked into the investigation all the way until the suspect is uncovered.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-07-26 12:17:532022-07-27 09:27:01Murder In The Lightning Room: A Historical Mystery by A. D. Brazeau – Reviewed by Roxsanne Lesieur.
I absolutely loved this book and could not get enough!! EVERYONE SHOULD READ IT
The author was knowledgeable about the time period which really helped to pull readers in and keep their attention! The attention to detail really makes a difference! The characters are so well developed and each play such a significant role in the story! I cannot wait to find more by this author.
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A time hopping whodunit that will keep you reading all night. I was hooked after the first chapter, was it Clancy that scarred his brother? Did Joel really kill his own father? And is Garrison really Clancy’s grandson? Going back between the 1940s to uncover Clancy and Joel’s life and to the 1990s while Garrison learns bits and pieces about who he thinks might be his grandfather. This story will keep you turning the pages. Will Molly and Garrison discover the truth tracking down what little information they can? Is Clancy still out there while Joel is in prison? Possibly for a crime he didn’t actually commit? But seriously, you won’t be able to put it down!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kylean Sprostyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKylean Sprosty2022-07-25 20:52:372022-07-26 08:07:43Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Kylean Sprosty
Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm is easily my favorite read of the year thus far! Even when I was not reading, I was thinking about the story and wondering where it was going to lead to. I would sneak in a page or two while cooking, while I ate lunch on my work break, anywhere or time I could until I finished! The main characters were very well developed and I adored and sympathized with each of them in different ways. I was hooked by this story on both timelines- enjoying reading of Lori, Joel and Clancy and then going forward to Garrison and Molly. Their stories spanned between the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1991. Each jump was a smooth transition between the timeframes that wove together this addicting mystery. I never once got lost. It worked so well for this book! The story had so many twists and turns. I loved that just when I thought for sure I had the ending cracked, another curve ball was tossed in and proved my theories to be wrong. By the end of the book, I was completely satisfied. I didn’t feel like the author left any loose ends. I highly recommend if you like the mystery genre. I’ll be looking forward to more from Shanessa Gluhm!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katiehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie2022-07-25 08:08:402022-07-25 10:35:48Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Katie Turner
As a fan of historical fiction and thrillers, this book did not disappoint. The cover is beautiful to start. I am a teacher so I like to support other teachers. I was hooked quickly by the vivid language the author uses. The story is told using an alternate timeline floating between modern times and WWII era, which doesn’t bother me as a reader. I thought the characters were interesting and felt the author did a great job capturing both settings and the relationship between the characters. I found myself not wanting to put it down. Mystery books often are easy to figure out the twists, but this one kept me guessing much longer than usual. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shai Floreshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShai Flores2022-07-25 06:56:232022-07-25 10:34:32Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Shai Flores
It has been a while since I have read a Mystery and I have to say I am so happy that I decided to read this fantastic book snuggled up on a cold winters day. I was completely hooked from start to finish! I loved the very creatively written story that takes us back in time so vividly you really can imagine everything as if you are right there with the characters. Speaking of characters I really liked Cora, as the lead character. She is smart and intriguing. The author added in some fabulous twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting at all. If you like YA mystery then this is definitely the book for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2022-07-25 05:42:432022-07-25 10:33:51Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Jules Herbert
Thirteen years after Joel Fitchett wanders into a diner in East Texas carrying his younger brother Clancy, both badly beaten, they both suffer from the aftershocks. They have made a promise to each other to hide the truth of what went on. Later, in 1991 Garrison Stark finds his way to Texas, chasing a rumor that Clancy is his biological grandfather. He is looking for a family but stumbles into a web of 60 years of lies that involve both Joel and Clancy along with a woman named Lorraine whom they both loved. The author masterfully weaves a story with alternating timelines that manage to hook you in from the first page. The characters are all complex and wonderfully written. The plot is intriguing. There are a lot of twists and turns and the story has you in tears. You cannot help but feel for these characters. This is a very well-written, page-turner of a story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2022-07-24 16:17:492022-07-25 10:17:58Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by La Toya Lewis
Enemies of Doves is set in changing timelines between WWII and 1992 and includes some very heavy topics and trigger warnings for PTSD, child abuse, and addiction. The story follows a few different people. Tom Fitchett is a dentist in a small town in 1941 with two sons. He is also an awful father, and expects perfection from them. He is often verbally and physically abusive, and this leaves for a tough life for the boys. His sons, Joel and Clancy, only two years apart, learn to look out for each other, while both try to figure out their paths. Garrison stark, in 1991, loses his parents and goes his own journey for answers, with the help of his grandmother and her dementia. Then you have Lorraine, who both of the aforementioned brothers, are in love with. She also loves both of them. How or where will the love triangle go? Will Garrison get his answers? How are the two timelines relevant to each other? All of this and so much more is answered. The ending was both unexpected and heartbreaking, and worth every minute it took to get there. Definitely deserving of 5 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Swindlehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Swindle2022-07-24 13:18:042022-07-25 10:16:12Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Amanda Swindle
Joel Fitchett is found badly beaten and carrying his brother, Clancy in 1932. The theory is that the police know who did it, but with neither boys talking there is a mystery that surrounds what happened that fateful day.
This story vacillates from 1991 back to the 40’s with a college student Garrison Stark trying to uncover the history of Joel Fitchett as well as finding out if Clancy is his grandfather. Clancy disappeared in 1946, will Garrison figure out what really happened and if Clancy is who he thinks he is.
This pulled me right in, I thought the pacing of the story was well done. I definitely was intrigued by what happened to Joel and as you delve into the story and see how it all unfolds. New to me author and I will definitely like to see future books from her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily Heislerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily Heisler2022-07-24 12:07:592022-07-25 10:15:06Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Emily
Told in alternating timelines from World War II to 1992, Enemies of Doves is a tale of family secrets, jealousy and deception.
It wasn’t how we were born or raised that made us the men we are today. It was what happened that day that set the rest of our lives in motion
****
Shanessa Gluhm delivers a powerhouse of a novel! Spanning over the course of 60 years and divided into two timelines you follow the story of two brothers, Clancy and Joel, harboring a deep secret. One that changes the course of their lives forever.
This book is packed with action, family drama, and lots of unexpected twists. With fleshed out characters and a plot line that will leave you flipping pages (and ignoring life until it’s done) this book easily gets 4/5 stars from me.
It was a quick paced read and the way the characters were developed made the story that much more interesting to read. I really enjoyed the many twists and the alternate timelines it added such depth to the story and kept me interested in knowing what happens.
If you’re a fan of historical fiction, thrillers and drama this will be your kind of book. I highly recommend giving this author a try!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cheyennehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCheyenne2022-07-24 09:49:262022-07-25 10:10:33Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Cheyenne Huffman
This dual timeline mystery thriller was immersive, atmospheric and suspenseful. I would highly recommend this historical fiction, the characters were well developed and I could not guess what was going to happen. I would highly recommend this novel.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Robbhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Robb2022-07-24 07:21:162022-07-25 10:06:56Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Stephanie Robb
Cora Croft is a high school senior that gets the chance to be Nikola Tesla’s assistant. This is a wonderful chance for Cora; especially at a time that saw it as unusual for women to pursue such things. This assignment leads her into a world of murder and intrigue. I always enjoy reading this author. They really have a knack for a grand retelling of historical situations. As always a great plot and well-written characters lead the way. The plot sucks you in and the characters are relatable. Murder in the Lightning Room is a definite page-turner.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2022-07-23 13:54:212022-07-25 09:48:28Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by La Toya Lewis
Nikola Tesla keeps his workshop a secret. Cora is chosen to work with him and discovers there are mysteries to be solved. This was a good book that kept me reading. I plan to read more by this author.
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‘Enemies of Doves’ is one of the best debut mystery/suspense that I have read. You can feel the power coming off of it. Told between two timelines, the plot so perfectly intertwines itself that the twists and turns just flow with it. This is an emotional story that will take your breath away. The story of two brothers and the girl they loved as told by the possible grandson of one of the brothers many years later. I was glued right from the start. The story is so well-developed that the author just naturally engages you with the characters. Joel and Clancy grab you from the start. You can’t put the book down because, like Garrison and Molly, you have to know what happened. This is a book so well-written that I hope there will be more from this author. I will be eagerly awaiting more. I am a new fan of hers. If you love suspense and mystery, you should read this one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-07-23 07:41:012022-07-25 09:35:09Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Shelly Kittell
Mysterious and suspenseful A cleverly woven story that spans decades, this book had me intrigued from page one. The writing is gripping and the characters well developed. The story is multilayered, filled with lies, mystery, family secrets and emotional drama. There is so much packed into this story. Looking forward to more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2022-07-23 06:50:182022-07-25 09:34:49Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Rayne East
Enemies of Doves was difficult for me to put down! I kept thinking of the characters and what would happen next. This wonderful character focused story has every element needed to keep the pages turning to see what happens next. A beautiful, emotional story arc comes full circle with an unexpected ending you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this exceptionally written book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2022-07-22 22:59:122022-07-25 09:28:19Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Brandy Vaughn
What an incredibly well written novel! I was tangled in the mystery this story held. I couldn’t have put this book down even if I wanted to. This book flowed easily and held the perfect amount of twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat until the end! I got completely and utterly lost to this book and I couldn’t have asked for anything more from it! Family secrets, deception, envy, and jealousy all wrapped into a young mans search for a place to belong and a family seemingly lost in the wind. I couldn’t recommend enough!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2022-07-22 20:39:392022-07-25 09:25:47Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by April McCoy
The anticipation the author leaves is similar to chasing a high. You read each page as if it will hold the answer you are searching for. The author had my attention from the first sentence to the last. It was difficult getting anything done because I wanted to know what happened to the Fitchett brothers. The only way I was going to get my answer was if I kept reading.
The characters are brought to life in such a way that you almost feel like you are reading a nonfiction book. I do not think I can describe the Fitchett brothers as anything other than relatable without giving anything away. Then you have Garrison and Molly who you are rooting for the entire time. And of course you cannot forget Lorraine, who is loveable but frustrating. You also have characters who play a smaller role in the novel, but the author writes about them giving them as much personality as the main characters. This book is truly a work of art. If you enjoy a good mystery novel, this is the perfect one for you. It will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time.
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This book transports you to the Gilded Age and keeps a grip on you through the end! The author clearly is knowledgeable about this time period and location; these details make the pages come to life. Written in an adapted Old English style, it feels as though someone from that time period wrote it.
I have read many historical books about this period (and Nikola Tesla) both fiction and non-fiction, and this book is up there as one of my favorites. The messaging is consistent with historical figures and events, and the characters are well defined. The story is fun, engaging, and thrilling. A murder, some science, witty banter – all make for an engaging tale that I didn’t want to end! The suspects kept me guessing until the end, and wasn’t entirely what I anticipated!
I will be searching out other books by this author! Very well written.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie stapletonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie stapleton2022-07-21 21:18:202022-07-22 09:13:30Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by katie stapleton
This is one mystery book that sucked me in and did not disappoint in the story line. Clancy and Joel experiencing something traumatic as kids that followed them into adult hood. Then mixing in the war and some bad PTSD on top of their love for Lorraine.
Garrison wanting to find his family and Molly wanting to solve a crime uncovered the truth that had been hidden all these years. Also led Garrison into finding his family and Molly uncovering a hidden truth about her own.
This book was so hard to put down and not finish in one sitting. The way the story goes from past to present and linking it all up in the final few chapters.
This has to be one of the best mystery books I personally have read in awhile. One that added a few twists and then bam shocker!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Devon N Pulliamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDevon N Pulliam2022-07-21 20:51:312022-07-22 09:12:47Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Devon Pulliam
When I saw the cover of this book I was already intrigued. This YA Historical story is a murder mystery and I thoroughly enjoyed.
Cora was approached with an opportunity to be an assistant for none other than Nikola Tesla. Cora would embark on this only get wrapped up in more than experiments…..there is a mystery to solve…. one of Nikola Tesla’s previous assistants death and documents that come up missing. Cora volunteers to help find out what happened so Tesla stays to finish his work and no leave to go back to New York. As the pieces are put together in this mystery…..danger lurks and secrets and twists come along the way. Will Cora uncover the truth with the aid of Harrison and Marshall?
This book was a fun read and the story flowed so well. Cora is smart and strong character and I loved her in this book.
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Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Maryn Belling
Wow. From page 1, Enemies of Doves drew me in and didn’t let go. With a smooth narrative style on par with Wally Lamb, Joyce Carol Oats, John Grisham, or Dorothea Benton Frank, I look forward to anything else Ms Gluhm writes, because Enemies of Doves is the BEST book I’ve read this year.
If – like me – you had higher hopes for Where the Crawdads Sing, Lincoln Highway, Mexican Gothic, Hummingbird Salamander, The Good Left Undone, or This Tender Land – Enemies of Doves is the answer to those hopes.
The way the storyline alternates between World War II era life and the early 1990s, readers who were in junior high, high school, or college in the 1990s will find extra connections with their contemporaries.
Resonant “notable quotables” really make the book a keeper for me –
Here’s a lesson they won’t teach you at that fancy college of yours. Life ain’t a fair boss. It don’t always hand you the paycheck you earned.
She said Wyoming with the reverence people usually reserved for discussing heaven or the New York Yankees.
You were missing from my porch swing, from my passenger seat, from the pew beside me at church. And it was no wonder my life had always felt so empty.
Any other quotes I share would spoil the story. It’s been a LONG time since I’ve read a book this wonderful. Thank you Ms. Gluhm for sharing your book with the world.
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https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Marynhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaryn2022-07-21 17:58:412022-07-22 09:05:50Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Maryn Belling
Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm 5 Stars In Enemies of Doves, the Fitchett brothers, Joel and Clancy, have a past full of mystery and secrets. Secrets that did not come to light until Garrison got involved. Garrison’s grandmother told him that Clancy Fitchett may be his grandfather. The story follows Garrison on his journey to find the truth about his grandfather, while flashing back to when Joel and Clancy were younger. Full of twists and turns, Enemies of Doves will keep you on your toes. Enemies of Doves is full of realistic and connectable characters. From war veteran Clancy to his older brother Joel who would do anything for his little brother, to the woman they both loved, to curious and determined Garrison, plus many others, it is hard to not find a character you connect to. There was not a single part of Enemies of Doves that I did not absolutely love. I enjoyed all the characters, their plights, and all the twists and turns Shanessa Gluhm had to offer. If you are looking for a gripping story full of suspense, romance, and mystery, look no further.
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I have had the opportunity to read other novels by this author, and I have to say, her writing style calls to my senses and pulls me into the novels pages more than I thought, especially when it comes to this genre. I have been picking up a lot of novels as of late with a strong female lead, based in the 1800’s, and this is definitely in my top five list, if not three. I admire Cora, what with her perseverance after the loss of her father, and then to not have the full support of her mother when it comes to who she really wants to be.
I loved the way the characters were built up, the friendship shared between Dove and Cora, and the respect that the community seems to have for them both. Cora is young, and watching her build a new relationship with Mr. Byrne as well was very fun and entertaining. The suspense, intrigue, potential for romance, and friendship woven into these pages made for a delightful read, one you should pick up, now! Highly recommend this authors work.
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