Southern Storm

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Summary: Better than the first!
Review: Hello,
Im an avid reader of Terri Blackstock. As well as Karen Kingsbury, Dee Henderson, and any other author whos writing style strikes my fancy. Southern Storm was a fantastic read. It literally kept me flipping pages till around 1:30 in the morning. The plot keeps adding on to the point where you just can't find a dry spot. This book was better than the first (Cape Refuge was great as well) but it's easier to get into Blair and Cade's character. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves Terri Blackstock novels as well as anyone who likes a good read.

Rating:
Summary: Somewhat Disappointing !!
Review: I am a huge fan of this writer as a rule but "Southern Storm" was not the usual gem of a read Terri Blackstock usually provides. I found it somewhat of a disappointment, I'm sorry to say. I would have given this book 3 1/2 Stars if that were an optiion. The storyline was dragging and lacked the usual snap Terri is so well-known for but I love the characters so even though the plot was at times boring the book is still worth the read. I'd check it out at the library however if they carry it.

Rating:
Summary: Somewhat Disappointing !!
Review: I have not finished this book, but I am an avid reader of Terri Blackstock and this is like her other books, very suspensful and leaves you only wanting to read. Which reminds me, I need to get off here, that book awaits.

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Summary: Typical wonderful Terri Blackstock
Review: I have not finished this book, but I am an avid reader of Terri Blackstock and this is like her other books, very suspensful and leaves you only wanting to read. Which reminds me, I need to get off here, that book awaits.

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Summary: A Great Blackstock Classic
Review: I read this book and found myself having a hard time putting it down. Terri Blackstock clearly has a knack for the whodunit, but what separates her from others is that she so carefully weaves in the faith element. In Southern Storm, as in her other works, the transformation in the lives of Karen, Sadie, and Blair are as important if not greater than finding the murderer and rescuing Cade.

I strongly recommend her books because they satisfy the reader's urge for great literature and yet he leaves feeling spiritually refreshed--as if it is not just a wasted excercise. What also is refreshing and encouraging is the way Terri deals with grown-up issues and tough life situations with grace rather than judgmentalism. In Southern Storm, you get the idea that these are real people dealing with real issues and real fears. Even the strongest Christians battle doubt and discouragment and even question the will of God. The reader feels kinship with the heroes and heroines who identify with everyday life struggles.

If you're hooked on reading, but would rather part with trashy romance novels, look no further than Terri Blackstock. It will be an experience you'll not soon forget.

Rating:
Summary: Wow, just when I thought Terri wrote her best!
Review: I read this book in two nights. It would have been one but I had to go to work the next day. Terri did some real changes to her plot writing on this one, and added more twits then the windiest road. The second half was so intense your heart skips a beat and your palms get sweaty. I suggest wearing gloves on the second half. j/k.

I highly recommend this book! But only if you read Cape Refuge, you will be lost otherwise.

The worst part of this is that I have to wait a couple of months for the next in the series.

Rating:
Summary: Southern Storm
Review: I truly enjoyed reading this book. It is full of suspese,yet heartwarming. It is part 2 to Cape Refuge. This series is very interesting. I could hardly put either book down. I could not wait to find out what was going to happen next in Cape Refuge. These books also reminded me of what kind of role the Lord has in our lives. I recommend this series to all.

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Summary: Good plot , but missed opportunites
Review: Ms. Blackstock creates a well-layered plot and lively character tension. Unfortunately, she often repeats phrases that, while intially descriptive, "he had to look away to keep from laughing", become repetitive. I didn't count how many times this type of phrase occurred in the book, but it was frequent. The repetition of descriptive phrases can make the writing predictable and, frankly, boring. The result is a "flat" story, short on character development. These are missed opportunites to add depth and meaning.

She doesn't fully develop scenes, either. She certainly could with her inventive plot! I was disappointed the conflict that had been building since the first sentence of the book, lacked the suspense it deserved. A struggle with the protagonist could have been gripping. Unfortunately, it doesn't progress at this point, but becomes almost dull.

Where Gilbert Morris' "Dani Ross Mystery" series aren't classics (avoid the first book) they are a much better read than Southern Storm.

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Summary: Great second book of her Cape Refuge series
Review: SOUTHERN STORM is the second book of Terri Blackstock's "Cape Refuge" series. Blackstock is a renowned Christian writer who offers her books free to any readers not happy with her talent. During a storm on Cape Refuge, Cade, the police chief, runs over a strange man. The autopsy reveals that the man had been shot before he was run over. Within hours Cade disappears and Blair, good friend and town librarian, seems to be the only person in town worried. Blackstock entices readers with her action-packed plots, her warm natural characters and her realistic dialogue. As Blair uses her stubborn persistence to locate Cade, she is slowly drawn toward the God she wasn't always sure existed. Terri Blackstock is a gifted writer and SOUTHERN STORM is a sure best-seller.
Beverly J Scott author of "Righteous Revenge" and "Ruth Fever." Reviewer for Intriguing Authors and Their Books at http://www.funeralassociates.com/authors.htm

Rating:
Summary: This one was even better than the first in the series
Review: The first book was a little slower in getting started mainly I think to introduce the characters. I really liked the second book better because right from the first page it got you into the story. I could not go to bed until I finished the last page. I can't wait until the next book in the series comes out which I hope won't be too long.