Goldeneyes [Paperback]

Delia Latham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 30, 2008

A man's eyes are the windows to his soul . if he has one. Deep in the darkness of a Depression-era night, a man addicted to alcohol sells something precious to obtain it. His vile action impacts the lives of two entire families, and it will be over two decades before the horrible wrong begins to be made right again. Two young women - strangers to each other - unknowingly enmeshed in a Pandora's Box of secrets that could prevent them from finding happiness with the men they love. Two adoring mothers who know more than they are willing to say. A newsman with a story he cannot tell. What is their connection, and who is the golden-eyed stranger who moves in the shadows of their broken lives?

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Goldeneyes. The book of my heart. This story is set partially in Weedpatch, California - the tiny, agricultural community where I was raised. Perhaps it is that fact that makes this book so special to me...or maybe it's the fact that it almost didn't get finished. I suffered a major attack of writer's block midway through the story, and I simply could NOT climb over, around, through, or under it. I guess God had some work to do in me...He pulled me off this project for awhile while I wrote what would become Yesterday's Promise (available in electronic format only). When I returned to the Goldeneyes manuscript, God gave me the inspiration I needed, and it flowed beautifully from that point.

It's a bittersweet story with some unexpected elements to surprise the reader along the way. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Product Details

• Paperback: 268 pages
• Publisher: Vintage Romance Publishing (March 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979332788
• ISBN-13: 978-0979332784
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,520,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born and raised in a place called Weedpatch, Delia Latham moved from California to Oklahoma in 2008, making her a self-proclaimed California Okie. She loves to read and write in her simple country home, and gets a kick out of watching her husband play Farmer John. The author enjoys multiple roles as Christian wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, but especially loves being a princess daughter to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. She loves to hear from her readers. You can contact her through her website (www.delialatham.net) or send an e-mail to delia AT delialatham DOT net.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars #1 Book I Have Ever Read, March 10, 2008

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Brenda Talley "Brenda" (Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Goldeneyes (Paperback)

I had the privilege of writing a review for this book about 10 months ago and have waited, very impatiently, for its release. This is the absolutely best book I have EVER read and I read, at least, 5 books per week, usually more!

Ms. Delia Latham wrote this unbelievable story and her expertise in details just iced the cake! I absolutely could not stop reading. It was a page-turning masterpiece which will, I am sure, be on all the best-sellers lists.

This storyline spanned several decades and, even though it contained many characters, there was no confusion. Ms. Latham has a golden stroke with her computer. Her writing is truly touched by the Hand of God! This fabulous story will capture the skeptic. Be warned, though. You will not have the book figured out until you, literally, read the very LAST word. Whatever you do, read this book. Then buy it for your friends. I assure you I intend to. I've never in my life been this affected by a book, either before or since. Surely this author will reach amazing heights in her career. Do yourself a favor and try it for yourself. I promise you will NOT be disappointed.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Treasure of a Story, July 12, 2010

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LAS Reviewer "The Long and the Short Of It Re... (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Goldeneyes (Kindle Edition)

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Addiction can drive a man to do some pretty awful things, but to sell his baby? In the dead of night, when the demon takes control and you have nowhere to turn, you might possibly be driven to do even that. Just ask Jack Kelly. He'll tell you...

Jack Kelly starts this novel off with a bang and a horrendous confession. And while his physical presence in this novel is short-lived, his spirit is in every chapter. Despite his despicable act, he is a fascinating character. His love for his wife is everything in his world and yet, his demon is more dominant. I would have liked to get to know him just a bit better.

Juliana Camden is an inspiration in herself. A writer of inspirational fiction, she finds herself suddenly reading and answering mail for an advice column. This, in itself, will change the course of her life. I loved the fact that she is very devout and yet is still unsure of herself at times. However, she is a very loving and caring person, taking each and every request for advice to heart. We'd all be lucky to have someone like her on our side.

Gillian Parsons is quite the opposite of Juliana. While still being an extremely honest and caring person, she has been lacking in faith since the death of her father. She is probably the more realistic of the two women, as we all have a crisis of faith at least once in our lives, although I know women like both of these young ladies. The fact that, just because her faith has been misplaced, she doesn't give up completely says a lot about her character and the upbringing she's had. Watching her grow and find what she'd lost was a wonderful experience.

From the very first page, I was drawn into Jack Kelly's story. Rich storytelling combined with believable and lovable characters only enhanced the already well-woven plot. Goldeneyes was filled with twists and turns and surprises I never saw coming. Add to this the faith and Christian values sprinkled throughout the pages and you get an amazing story of love, faith, and endurance of spirit that you won't soon forget. Delia Latham's Goldeneyes is a treasure of story sure to make an impact on anyone who picks it up.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An old sin, a new love, and a shocking revelation..., June 27, 2010

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Merry Stahel - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Goldeneyes (Kindle Edition)

One rainy night, a desperate golden-eyed man sells his baby girl to a young couple, creating a dark secret that touches many lives.

Juliana Camden has received a letter to work on a Christian newspaper, a dream job she's waited for all her adult life. But her mother's more frequent bouts of `sickness' prevent her from taking the job. Annie's terrible headaches, and her soft crying out to ask Juliana for forgiveness are happening more and more. But Annie doesn't want Juliana to give up her dream and tells her to take the job.

Will Dawson, the editor for the Christian magazine, wants Juliana to be the advice columnist who answers the heartfelt letters sent to the magazine. As she goes through the letters, Juliana is drawn to a particular one, a young woman afraid of losing her mother, her family, and her heart.

As Juliana and Will realize they love each other, they are also drawn into the strange life of the young letter writer, uncovering long-ago secrets, broken bonds, and the expiation of old sins. Will their love hold through the revelations that shatter Juliana's world?