About
Rhonda McKnight’s debut novel, Secrets and Lies (Kensington Publishers) December 1, 2009. Rhonda is the owner of Urban Christian Fiction Today(www.urbanchristianfictiontoday.com), a popular Internet blog that highlights African-AmericanChristian fiction and Legacy Editing,a free-lance editing service for fiction writers. She’s also the Vice-Presidentof Faith Based Fiction Writers of Atlanta.When she’s not editing projects, teaching workshops about writing or penning hernext novel, she spends time with her family. Originally from a small, coastaltown in New Jersey, she’s called Atlanta, Georgia home for eleven years. Youmay learn more about her at www.rhondamcknight.net
The Seekers: The Children of Darkness (Dystopian Sci-Fi - Book 1)
Description
<p>New from the author of the multiple award-winning fantasy saga, <em>The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky</em>, winner of the <strong>Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Fall 2014 - Best Book in the Category of FANTASY</strong>....</p><h1><strong><em>The Children of Darkness</em> by David Litwack</strong></h1><p>Evolved Publishing presents the first book in the new dystopian series <em>The Seekers</em>. [DRM-Free]</p><h2><strong>[Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Religion]</strong></h2><p><em>“But what are we without dreams?”</em></p><p>A thousand years ago the Darkness came—a terrible time of violence, fear, and social collapse when technology ran rampant. But the vicars of the Temple of Light brought peace, ushering in an era of blessed simplicity. For ten centuries they have kept the madness at bay with “temple magic,” and by eliminating forever the rush of progress that nearly caused the destruction of everything.</p><p>Childhood friends, Orah and Nathaniel, have always lived in the tiny village of Little Pond, longing for more from life but unwilling to challenge the rigid status quo. When their friend Thomas returns from the Temple after his “teaching”—the secret coming-of-age ritual that binds young men and women eternally to the Light—they barely recognize the broken and brooding young man the boy has become. Then when Orah is summoned as well, Nathaniel follows in a foolhardy attempt to save her.</p><p>In the prisons of Temple City, they discover a terrible secret that launches the three on a journey to find the forbidden keep, placing their lives in jeopardy, for a truth from the past awaits that threatens the foundation of the Temple. If they reveal that truth, they might once again release the potential of their people.</p><p>Yet they would also incur the Temple’s wrath as it is written: “If there comes among you a prophet saying, ‘Let us return to the darkness,’ you shall stone him, because he has sought to thrust you away from the Light.”</p><p><strong>Be sure to read the second book in this series, <em>The Stuff of Stars</em>, due to release November 30, 2015. And don't miss David's award-winning speculative saga, <em>The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky</em></strong></p>
Story Behind The Book
It’s hard enough to keep a secret without telling a lie, but when you’re married it’s almost impossible. In Secrets and Lies, the Morgan’s marriage is collapsing under the weight of both. Against the backdrop of old memories, new enemies, and a plot for revenge this intense drama unfolds addressing several relationship issues; communication, honesty and trust among them.
The story takes readers into the complex mind of Dr. Jonah Morgan, a man who’s dedicated his life to physically healing children, but he’s emotionally and spiritually sick himself. And can his wife, Faith, keep the “faith” after Jonah’s accused of the unthinkable? Or when a woman’s fed up, is she truly fed up?
Reviews
OOSA Online Book Club Review: Clogged Arteries<br /><br />Faith is a mother, wife, daughter and friend. She uses her day to help
uplift, motivate and encourage others. Along the lines, she feels as if
something is missing. Seeking employment outside of the home just may
be the answer to the numbness she's feeling, though Jonah, her husband
of ten years, has made it clear that he makes more than enough money to
support their household and a couple of others. Faith's hands may soon
be filled with all types of impending drama. <br /><br />Jonah is a father, son, and pediatric cardiologist. While he may be
something spectacular in his field, he's pretty absent in his home.
When the past is drudged up, Jonah finds himself seeking the bottle
rather than allowing God's will to flourish. With secrets, unresolved
issues and regret looming, Jonah finds himself caught up in a huge mess
and alone. <br /><br />While the Morgans have been married for ten years, there is still a
lot that they both need to learn about themselves as well as the other.
When their faith is tested, bond is broken and their love compromised,
it's up to the two of them to submit and allow God to renew them. Are
they ready to deal with this battle? <br /><br />Newcomer, Rhonda McKnight, has penned a wonderful, encouraging and
uplifting story about forgiveness, love and understanding. I loved the
characters, the story and love that easily flows from each page.
Definitely a book worthy of a recommendation! <br /><br />Reviewed by: Crystal
