Friday, January 11, 2019

Double Minds

GIVEAWAY

 RANDOM RETRO READ DAY!
BLACKSTOCK, TERRI
DOUBLE MINDS

The young girl with the Bohemian style was on the floor where she'd fallen, between Parker's computer case and her file cabinet. She wore a long, flowing skirt -- lavender, the color of calm -- and camel-colored Uggs. She lay on her back, her long, wavy blonde hair matted with blood.

For struggling singer/songwriter Parker James, the music business has just turned deadly. Her desk in the reception area of a busy recording studio has become a crime scene, and Parker finds herself drawn into a mystery where nothing is as it seems. 

Unraveling the truth puts her own life at risk when she uncovers high-level industry corruption and is terrorized by a menacing stalker. As the danger escalates, Parker begins to question her dreams, her future, and even her faith.

Double Minds is a double treat -- combining a compelling suspense novel with an inside look at the world of the Christian music industry in Nashville. Terri Blackstock grabs readers at page one and keeps them riveted until the final plot twist is untangled.

My Review:

published in 2009
Thanks to my public library for providing me with an audio version of this book.

Wow -- riveting! And so much more than a suspense. There's even a bit of sweet romance in this compelling novel. I hardly know where to start my review!

The suspense is clever and well-paced as it almost languidly unfolds until the nail-biting, pulse-racing conclusion! And along the way, Blackstock explores the intriguing world of the Christian music industry. Totally fascinating! And emotionally draining. And infuriating. And devastating. And...there are so many layers to this novel it's a bit mind-boggling!

At the heart of it all are some hard questions about faith and purpose and temptation. About who holds the power in our lives and how personal desires can usurp divine authority with disastrous results.

I'm gobsmacked! Enthralled. The kind of story that lingers long after you've reached the end. Happy, contented sigh. :-)

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Double Minds, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday January 12 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

17 comments:

  1. I definitely need to read more Terri Blackstock. Thanks for the giveaway!

    ladysnowangelphotos(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. I've only read 12 of Terri's books and I know she's written way more than that so I'm anxiously trying to play catch up! Good luck, LSA!

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  2. I have not read this book, I like the storyline very much, she always gives a good read.
    cenya2 (at)hotmail (dot)com

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    1. She's an amazing storyteller. I listened to the audio version and it was incredible. Good luck, Marjorie.

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  3. Very good sounding book πŸ“–
    I love Retro reads especially from Authors I know because then you can see how their writing style has progressed
    Thanks for sharing this book with us and Thanks for the chance to win
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    iamabho AT gmail DOT com

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    1. I thrilled with how many retro reads I'm discovering at my public library! Good luck, Linda!

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  4. Would love to read it. Thanks for the chance.
    mindyhoungATmsnDOTcom

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  5. Sounds so good. Thank you for the chance.
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  6. I love these suspense books! They can sure hook me into staying up very late to find out the outcome! Thanks!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. Yep -- guaranteed book hangover! Good luck, rubynreba!

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  7. Terri Blackstock's books are a must read!

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  8. I'm trying to recall if I've read this one or not. It sounds familiar but yet it doesn't, Terri's early books I read years ago. My memory isn't as good as it used to be, lol!

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. lol -- nothing like an avid reader's befuddled mind! Good luck, Trixi!

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  9. Thank you so much for the win, I am thrilled to have won.

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