O'Malley Chronicles, Volume 1 (O'Malley Series)

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Summary: Looking For a Reason to Believe
Review: I am not capable of suspending the amount of belief that is required to make Dee Henderson's "Negotiator" enjoyable. The O'Malley Chronicles is about a family based on the premise that 7 orphans decided to become a family and all change their name to O'Malley. The family members include a doctor, EMT, U.S. Marshall, hostage negotiator, etc. They come to each others' aid when troubles start. The family seems to be more functional that most nuclear families (perhaps that says something about my family). Unfortunately, the characters lack dimension and I couldn't relate to them. They are presented as perfect, successful, beautiful, etc. The relationship with the hostage negotiator, Jennifer, and Dave, an FBI Agent, is a major part of the plot and is significantly overplayed.

I am a Christian and enjoy reading Christian fiction. Sadly, I would not recommend this book nor this series. I would, however, recommend picking up "The Puritans" by Jack Cavanaugh. His "An American Family Portrait" series is published by Victor. He develops character, plot, action and conflict that asks for little, if any, suspended belief.


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Summary: Really great series!
Review: I enjoyed this series. All three books were very well written...I couldn't wait to read the next one. Scripturally sound, I found myself re-examining how I interpreted certain passages in the bible. The whole series is excellent!