Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #22

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Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’re just joining us, the hunt begins at LisaBergren’s site, with Stop #1. If you complete the loop of 26 stops, writing down the clue on each author’s site, you can enter to win all 25 books as well as Amazon gift cards, an iPad and more!

Without further ado, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to my guest for the Scavenger Hunt, Carrie Stuart Parks. I ADORE this woman. She is vibrant, smart, and so crazy talented, it is amazing I can like her so much. You should see what she can do with charcoal and oils. WOW!

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Here’s more about Carrie.

Carrie Stuart Parks is an award winning artist, writer, speaker, and law enforcement instructor. A Certified Forensic Artist, she met her husband, Rick, in the romantic hallways of the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Together they formed a dynamic and successful team in their fine and forensic art, working on major national and international cases and creating exquisite watercolors and stone carvings. They travel internationally, teaching forensic art to a variety of participants: from the Secret Service to the FBI, from large law enforcement agencies to the smallest two-man departments in their one-week classes. They are the largest instructors of forensic art in the world. Carrie has won numerous awards for her innovative teaching methods and general career excellence and is a signature member of the Idaho Watercolor Society.

See why I think she’s amazing? And I adore her books. They are great suspense with the lightest touch of romance and many have a connection to historical events, which you know keeps me even more intrigued. Here’s the summary of her latest book:

When her twin sister was murdered, Murphy Anderson changed her name and appearance and moved to Kodiak to avoid the press and publicity. But when local authorities discover she’s an artist and request her help in drawing a dying man’s memories, she unintentionally ends up in the limelight again—and may be back in the killer’s crosshairs.

 

The memory that Murphy was asked to draw was from an Alaskan hunter who discovered five bodies on remote Ruuwaq Island ten years ago, but has only shared the information with the police now that he’s dying of cancer. When they go to the island to investigate, no skeletons remain but there is evidence that the bodies may have been deliberately destroyed. But the big discovery is of a World War II Quonset hut.

As one by one the people who were at the hut die, Murphy knows there is something much deeper at stake. What happened there during WWII? And who is willing to kill to keep those secrets buried?

You can purchase her book from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, cbd.com, or your local bookstore.

And here’s her EXCLUSIVE content that you’ll only find in this hunt!

I never believed I was a history fan. I can’t say I excelled in it at school, nor did I pursue history—with the exception of art history (required) in college. Why is it then that all my books have history and real events as part of their fabric? Perhaps it’s because I want to anchor my stories into the real world, to connect to the important, yet maybe forgotten, past. Formula of Deception is such a book. When my husband, Rick, suggested Kodiak Island, Alaska, as a setting for a story, I knew virtually nothing about it. Within the hour, I’d ordered eight books on the subject, contacted friends who’d lived there (and who were still living there,) and began my research. One event begged for attention from the start—the invasion of the Aleutian Islands by the Japanese in World War II. Kodiak isn’t one of the Aleutian Islands, which stretch for over 1700 miles, but the ripple effect of that event would have impacted the people living there. The invasion was called “the forgotten war.” Perfect! I found a missing submarine, testing of the atomic bomb, the use of islands for biological warfare, massive fishing fleets and processing plants, a large Filipino population, Russian Orthodox, active floatplanes, tsunamis, and a wild, untamed natural beauty. With the exception of the atomic bomb, I was able to use the rest in a suspenseful mystery spanning almost 80 years. I hope you get a chance to read my book. Blessings.Thanks for stopping by on the hunt! Before you go, make sure you WRITE DOWN

THIS CLUE:
Secret Word: readers

Got it down?? Great! Your next stop is #23, Carrie’s site. And if you get lost, a
complete list of the loop with links can be found on Lisa Bergren’s website.

Before You Go!
I also have a special giveaway because you’re here! Keep scrolling for all the details.

  • Imperfect Justice is on ebook sale for $1.99. This is a great time to try my books if you haven’t yet.
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  • Now for the giveaway: I am giving away a copy of my hot off the press book Delayed Justice, a Chronicles of Narnia print, and a Courage, Dear Heart bracelet. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe plays a large role in Delayed Justice, hence the giveaway theme. The giveaway is limited to US entries because of the prohibitive cost of shipping.

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  3. Pingback: Lost? List of Scavenger Hunt Stops | Lisa Tawn Bergren

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  8. In all honesty, I am in a reader’s slump right now. I have been really sick the last couple of weeks and just haven’t picked a book back up. I need to get back into reading because I love to read.

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  21. Oh, Cara! I love your books and Carrie’s! I can’t wait to read Delayed Justice! (I’ve read all the ones Carrie has out.)

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  27. I’m reading Fly Away by Lynn Austin, Coming Unglued by Rebeca Seitz, and Read the Bible for Life: Your Guide to Understanding & Living God’s Word by George H. Guthrie. Also listening to an audiobook biography of Alvin York.

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  42. Hi Cara, just ordered Delayed Justice. Already a subscriber to your news letter. Always enjoy your books. Favorite genre’s are Biblical history & romantic suspense. A Promised Forged is the next book in my TBR stack. Will leve reviews.

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  49. I have been reading several Glynnis Campbell novels this month. Just finished My Hero.Thank you for this wonderful chance!

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  54. At first glance I thought the question was ‘where are you heading right now’ and that made me stop and think, where am I headed other than soon to bed! After looking a couple more times, I realized the answer you were asking for was the fact that I am reading Catching Christmas by Terri Blackstock and listening to Starting from Scratch by Kate Lloyd.

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  59. I am currently in between fiction books. I just finished reading the Reluctant Warrior by Mary Connealy. Next on my list are The Making of Mrs. Hale and Miss Serena’s secret by Carolyn Miller. This is just my fiction reading! 😉

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  63. I am currently reading several books: Band of Sisters by Cathy Gohlke, In My Father’s House by Bodie Thoene, and Maid of Fairbourne Hall by Julie Klassen (actually, I am listening to the last one on Audible). I have several others on my Kindle for when I finish these. My father just gave me several David Balducci novels as well which I am very interested in delving into!

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  66. I am reading several books right now; PRaying by the Power of the Spirit, Comfort and Joy 2018, She’s Gonna Blow, and Healing the Hurts of your Past

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  67. I am your biggest fan, I have read and loved everyone of your books, I love them all. Thank you for the hours of entertainment.

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  84. I’m currently reading “Love on the Line” by Deeanne Gist. I LOVE the Narnia series, and your novel looks intriguing.

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  85. I took a reading break but my next book to read is Be the Miracle by Delores Liesner. I really want to dig deep while reading this book. It’s a non-fiction.

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  88. I already won a copy of Delayed Justice so I’m not entering the contest. I just wanted to say thanks to Cara for hosting and to Carrie for sharing the background on Formula of Deception. After watching so many years of Deadliest Catch, I’m pretty fascinated by the history of Kodiak Island and can’t wait to learn more about it!

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  100. I am currently reading “If Wishes Were Horses,” by Curtiss Ann Matlock. I have so many TBR books on my Kindle, that I don’t know if I’ll ever get through them all!

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  107. I’m not normally a fan of suspense fiction (I don’t like anything scary or “thrilling”), but this one intrigues me. The idea of an artist becoming endangered for helping put a bad guy away really piques my interest. I may have to step out of my comfort zone and read this one.

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  110. I am reading “My Best for Him” by Dave Williams who used to live in Tacoma, WA. He was a football player for the University of Washington who went on to professional football.

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  122. I am currently reading King’s Warrior by Jenelle Schmidt

    Thank you for the giveaway! I’m not a huge fan of suspense, but my mother is. If I win your book, I plan to give it to her. 🙂 Meanwhile, she’s not a fan of bracelets, so I would keep those. 😉

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  126. RIght now I am reading the 49th Mystic from Ted Dekker and Rise of the Mystics. I am listening to Becoming Mrs Lewis on audiobook.

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  127. In reading The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer. It’s suuuper long and I’m maybe 1/4 of the way through it but liking it so far.

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  131. I tend to read more than one book at a time, but my current reads are Irresistible by Andy Stanley and Letters to the Church by Francis Chan. Need to add a few more fiction books to my list… 🙂

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  133. I’m reading Rachel Hauck’s book, The Love Letter. And I just finished Melanie Dobson’s page turner, Hidden Among the Stars. I’m excited to read your books as well. This is my first scavenger hunt. What a great idea!

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  141. I have read Delayed Justice and loved it. I would not mind having a copy of the book. In fact I probably received it from Fiction Guild, read it and donated it to the local library.

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    1. I just read what I was to comment on. when I get through with the hunt I’ll read the first 3 chapters of Seconds to Live for Susan Sleeman.

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      Thank you for reading Delayed Justice! And donating it to the Library is a great idea. I’ve filled several church libraries with books I read and loved.

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  142. I’m currently reading More Than Meets the Eye by Karen Witemeyer. Thank you for being a part of this scavenger hunt! I’ve never read any of your books but I’m putting them on my to be read list.

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  145. Right now I’m reading Jerusalem’s Queen by Angela E. Hunt, The Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Joanna Bischoff and Royally in Trouble by Jenny B. Jones

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  146. Currently reading Perilious Christmas Reunion by Laurie Alice Eakes. I love suspense books. Always have a book nearby.

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  149. I absolutely love doing this scavenger hunt every year! I haven’t won anything, but it’s so interested getting to read about different authors and their books. 🙂 It really broadens your reading instead of sticking with one kind of book.

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  150. I just finished “An Hour Unspent” by Roseanna White and just got a chapter into the “Under the Christmas Star – Crossroads Collection”. If read-alouds count, I’m going through “The Silver Chair” by C.S. Lewis with my 7-year-old and “Farmer Boy” by Laura Ingalls Wilder with my 5-year-old. 🙂

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  164. I just finished “As the Tide Comes In” by Cindy Woodsmall and Erin Woodsmall. Getting ready to start an ARC of Angela Hunt’s “Jerusalem’s Queen”.

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  174. I am reading (in print) “In Perfect Time” by Sarah Sundin, and (on Kindle) “Together Forever” by Jody Hedlund. Haven’t read any of your books but am putting you on my to-read list!! (I know you are an author I want to read because I love the Chronicles of Narnia too!)

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  176. in between reading books at the minute as grading papers and getting the next test ready is important as well as helping my Mom with Fall housecleaning.

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  179. I’m in the middle of several books right now, “The Great Rescue” by Peter Hernon, “Dead Drift” by Dani Pettrey, “Story Thieves: The Stolen Chapters” by James Riley, “Flee the Captor” by Herbert Ford, and “Me, Myself, & Bob” by Phil Vischer among them. 🙂

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  183. I am currently reading A Cip of Christmas Cheer volume 1 by Guideposts. I’m a huge Guideposts fan and have read several of your books in their series. I’v also read your book A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island. I love Mackinac Island and read anything where the setting takes place there. LOL! Good thing I live only about half an hour from there. 🙂

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  185. Homespun: Amish and Mennonite Women in Their Own Words by Lorilee Craker and We, the Keefes by Helen Keefe Stopera (One woman’s story of growing up in the 1930’s in Cohoes, NY (my hometown)).

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  187. I am currently reading The Cost of Betrayal. It is a combo book with three books in it by Dee Henderson, Dani Pettrey, and Lynette Eason 🙂

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  193. I am reading an Amish fiction book right now by Kathleen Fuller. I am moving so it may be a couple of weeks before I can start a new one.

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  196. I am currently reading Sins of the Past novella collection by Dee Henderson, Dani Pettrey and Lynnette Eason. I am currently ready to start Lynette Eason’s novella in the collection.

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  199. Right now I am reading Great Expectations. I have to admit that I’m finding it a bit hard, but I like to try and read a classic now and then.

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  200. I’m starting an ARC of Susan Sleeman’s Cold Pursuit today. Just finished her Christmas Hideout last night. I am a Subscriber!

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  203. I’m currently reading “Molly’s Game” about Molly Bloom and her poker games. Once I finish that, I’m starting Francine Rivers’ “Masterpiece”

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  208. Actually, right now I’m sort of doing a “fiction fast” –so I’m sort of salivating over these 25 books, LOL!
    As for nonfiction, right now Im reading “They Knew Their God, Volume 1”.

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  214. I’ve just begun Christy by Catherine Marshall. I’ve watched some of the show/movie (can’t remember which it was) as a kid, and am looking forward to the book.

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  222. I’m currently reading The Baby Assignment, a Love Inspired Suspense novel by Christy Barritt. I don’t have as much time to read during the school year, but I still enjoy the “escape” whenever I get it. Your book sounds great! I look forward to reading it! Thank you for participating in the scavenger hunt!

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  224. I’m currently reading “Sixty Acres and A Bride” by Regina Jennigs and “Together Forever” by Jody Hedlund (who I discovered after reading one of Linda Ford’s Love Inspired books in the Orphan Train Series). I go back and forth between the two, but confess to trying to slow down some reading Jody’s books waiting for the third book to come out in December (and hopefully show up in a library app I use called Hoopla).

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