Janet Sketchley
Heaven's Prey
Click on image to go
directly to Amazon
Redemption’s Edge book #1
Choose Now Publishing
Ruth Warner is on her way home from a prayer meeting her husband, Tony did not want her to attend. These prayer meetings, and especially praying for convicted serial killer, Harry Silver, where threatening the harmony of their marriage and, as far as Tony was concerned, not in the least necessary. Now Ruth wants to bring a peace offering and stops at the local variety store to pick up some chips. What could possibly be less threatening than that?
Janet Sketchley soon lets us know.
Heaven’s Prey begins with a scenario to which many of us can relate. We have all experienced the conflicts that arise when one person in a marriage, a team, an office, or anywhere there are groups involved, steps out in faith. What we have not experienced is what happened to Ruth. Her prayers are being answered in a way she never would have believed possible and definitely did not have in mind when she prayed.
The story takes us from the depth of man’s depravity to the depth of God’s forgiveness and love. Only through that love would anything such as is recounted in the novel be possible.
Having said that, I must confess that at times, I found the story somewhat difficult to believe – so many near escapes and miracles in such a short period of time. How can one person (Ruth) experience all those events during and come out of it relatively unscathed? But then, just because I haven’t experienced them doesn’t mean God can’t do them. With Him all things are possible.
I enjoyed the book despite these misgivings. I suppose my reaction is the same reaction I have when I see movies or read books which, in my opinion, seem too overdone. Chalk it up to my inexperience of life that way – and thank God for it.
This is the first book of the Redemption’s Edge series and the redemption comes through loud and clear. I look forward to reading the next one.
Choose Now Publishing
Ruth Warner is on her way home from a prayer meeting her husband, Tony did not want her to attend. These prayer meetings, and especially praying for convicted serial killer, Harry Silver, where threatening the harmony of their marriage and, as far as Tony was concerned, not in the least necessary. Now Ruth wants to bring a peace offering and stops at the local variety store to pick up some chips. What could possibly be less threatening than that?
Janet Sketchley soon lets us know.
Heaven’s Prey begins with a scenario to which many of us can relate. We have all experienced the conflicts that arise when one person in a marriage, a team, an office, or anywhere there are groups involved, steps out in faith. What we have not experienced is what happened to Ruth. Her prayers are being answered in a way she never would have believed possible and definitely did not have in mind when she prayed.
The story takes us from the depth of man’s depravity to the depth of God’s forgiveness and love. Only through that love would anything such as is recounted in the novel be possible.
Having said that, I must confess that at times, I found the story somewhat difficult to believe – so many near escapes and miracles in such a short period of time. How can one person (Ruth) experience all those events during and come out of it relatively unscathed? But then, just because I haven’t experienced them doesn’t mean God can’t do them. With Him all things are possible.
I enjoyed the book despite these misgivings. I suppose my reaction is the same reaction I have when I see movies or read books which, in my opinion, seem too overdone. Chalk it up to my inexperience of life that way – and thank God for it.
This is the first book of the Redemption’s Edge series and the redemption comes through loud and clear. I look forward to reading the next one.
Secrets and Lies
Redemption Edge book # 2
Janet Sketchley has continued her Redemption series with a second thriller. Carol Daniel has moved herself and her son, Paul, far away from danger and publicity in order to make a new, safer life. But the mob follows. Carol cannot hide forever. Her one confidant is Joey, a late night disc jockey, whom she has never met. He listens, he advises and he’s safe. Or is he?
How will Carol escape the drug lord’s tightening snare?
Ms Sketchley has developed another set of well-rounded characters. Paul is a typical teenager with many of the teenage wishes and angst. His musical is of the utmost importance.. Carol is the busy, worried, single mom who only wants what is best for her son.
Since I have never immersed myself into the drug and crime scene and my only point of reference would be TV cop shows, it is hard to say whether of not this aspect of the book is accurate, but it is an interesting read. It would hold it’s own in a cop TV show.
This is a Christian thriller and while God is not shoved down the reader’s throat, he is mentioned and does play an important role in the lives of some of the characters.
Although this book is part of the Redemption series, it is not necessary to read the first, Heaven’s Prey. Secrets and Lies can and does stand on its own.
Janet Sketchley has continued her Redemption series with a second thriller. Carol Daniel has moved herself and her son, Paul, far away from danger and publicity in order to make a new, safer life. But the mob follows. Carol cannot hide forever. Her one confidant is Joey, a late night disc jockey, whom she has never met. He listens, he advises and he’s safe. Or is he?
How will Carol escape the drug lord’s tightening snare?
Ms Sketchley has developed another set of well-rounded characters. Paul is a typical teenager with many of the teenage wishes and angst. His musical is of the utmost importance.. Carol is the busy, worried, single mom who only wants what is best for her son.
Since I have never immersed myself into the drug and crime scene and my only point of reference would be TV cop shows, it is hard to say whether of not this aspect of the book is accurate, but it is an interesting read. It would hold it’s own in a cop TV show.
This is a Christian thriller and while God is not shoved down the reader’s throat, he is mentioned and does play an important role in the lives of some of the characters.
Although this book is part of the Redemption series, it is not necessary to read the first, Heaven’s Prey. Secrets and Lies can and does stand on its own.