Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favourites, as well as books that were published over a year ago. Not to mention those that are languishing on the to be read pile for whatever reason.
Tag Archives: Terry Roberts
Favourite Opening Lines 2017 #Books #AmReading #SundayBlogShare
In no particular order, these are some of the opening lines from books I’ve read over the last twelve months that drew me in.
That Bright Land ~ Terry Roberts
In the summer of 1886 I went down South to find and kill a man. It’s not what I would have chosen, and when I first arrived in the territory, I didn’t want to admit that’s what I was about. Nevertheless, I was well suited to the task – by my past and the shadows it cast in my soul.
My review is here. Book links ~ Amazon UK | US
High Force ~ LJ Ross
As soon as she awakened, MacKenzie knew he meant to kill her. There was no confused, fumbling recollection of what had happened. On the contrary, she remembered everything with horrifying clarity.
My review is here. Book links ~ Amazon UK | US Continue reading
That Bright Land by Terry Roberts ~ #Historical Fiction post War of the States #TuesdayBookBlog @robertsterrylee
Audiobook Review- Author: Terry Roberts
- Performed by MacLeod Andrews
- Released: June 2016 by Blackstone Audio
- Category: Historical Fiction
Based on true events, That Bright Land is the story of a violent and fragile nation in the wake of the Civil War and a man who must exorcise his own savage demons while tracking down another.
Jacob Ballard arrives at Alexander’s Station, North Carolina on his way to Warm Springs. He was to meet with one of a few contacts whose names he’d been given in Washington City by his uncle, Governor Zeb Vance. Under the pretence of investigating and assessing veterans’ disability claims, Jacob was charged with finding out who was targeting and murdering veterans who fought for the Union. Returning to his birthplace held no appeal for Jacob, nor did the task he’d been set. Continue reading
#FridayBookShare ~ That Bright Land by Terry Roberts #Histfic @robertsterrylee @ShelleyWilson72 #FridayReads
#FridayBookShare ~ an excellent idea created by Shelley Wilson.
With the weekend approaching it’s the perfect time to seek out new books to read, so Shelley created a Friday Book Share game to help search for that ideal read.
Anyone can join in. Just answer the following F.R.I.D.A.Y. questions based on the book you’re either currently reading (or listening to, in my case) or have just finished reading. Use the hashtag #FridayBookShare and remember to tag Shelley (@ShelleyWilson72) Continue reading
