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Veil of Fire ~ Reviewed, May 3, 2007
This review is from: Veil of Fire: A Novel (Paperback)
I didn't realize until I'd reached the end of this captivating novel that it was based on a real historical event--one of the worst fires in history. A blaze that destroyed six towns including Hinckley and killed 418 people in four hours in Minnesota of 1894.
In Veil of Fire, residents of Hinckley struggle with grief over their losses and wavering faith in the God who allowed such disaster, while trying to put their lives and their town back together.
Meanwhile, rumors spread that a ghost, or maybe a monster, is lurking in the surrounding hills. Things have gone missing--a cart, a pie, some beans--and a veiled figure in black has been spotted in the shadows. People are angry and afraid.
The author pulls you in, first by making you care about her very believable characters--a widower left alone with his baby girl, a mother with many regrets and the man who loves her despite her short-comings, a villain we despise yet understand. Then she keeps you reading, leaving you with one cliffhanger after another. I read this book quickly, always having to know what happened next, and in the end I was satisfied.
Veil of Fire is about finding the truth. It's about being real, and giving and receiving undeserved love and forgiveness. This book will be enjoyed by fans of historical, romantic, and suspense fiction.
Reviewed By Janet Rubin
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A compelling read!, May 19, 2008
This review is from: Veil of Fire: A Novel (Paperback)
I had heard that Marlo Schalesky's writing was a cut above the rest, and this novel drew a line under that phrase and placed an exclamation point at the end. In BOLD font.
What a spellbinding book! I was hooked right away and read right through to the end, breathless, savoring the excitement with each page. A VEIL OF FIRE has it all: great story, heartfelt, tender moments, real characters, the thrill of the chase, quiet beauty, and truth. I loved that it was based on a real event in history. Marlo's fine writing and historical accuracy made this a memorable read. Looking forward to my next Marlo novel! Well done.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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An excellent read, May 24, 2007
This review is from: Veil of Fire: A Novel (Paperback)
This book satisfies on every level. Drama, action, passion, internal conflict and of course MYSTERY. The mystery caused me to stay up 2 nights in a row...completely neglecting all of my household responsibility. It was wonderful! Marlo succeeds in making each character very real. My emotions were very much on the surface from the moment I picked up this book. She had me at page one. I rarely get a chance to indulge in fictional works. This was time well spent. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND.
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