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April W Gardner (Author)
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November 1, 2010
On the frontier, Adela McGirth's life is simple, rugged, and exactly to her liking. Her greatest concern is whether to marry the settlement's most eligible young officer. When a distant war among the Natives spills over into a nearby skirmish, life takes a perilous turn. Deep in enemy territory Adela must choose between the man she loves and a baby that has yet to be born; will she be strong enough to wait on God's provision?
A peace-loving yet loyal Creek warrior, Totka is forced to align with the extremist Red Stick faction whose purpose is to eradicate the Whites from Creek soil. In the midst of battle, Totka is assigned to protect those he is expected to hate--and kill. Life was simpler before his enemy became a beautiful face with a quiet strength and dignity he cannot resist.
Having lived a life plagued with death and loss, Zachariah McGirth is a man on a mission - he'll have his revenge or die trying. Blinded by grief, he can't see his way clear of yet another tragedy. Why has God taken everything from him...or has He?
Their lives molded by the course of history, can these Wounded Spirits learn to rely on God's grace during one of the bloodiest conflicts in the South?

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The characters will grip your heart, the story will seize your mind, and the hope at the end will leave you with the surety that your God is bigger than any human troubles.
--Christian Review of Books

April Gardner's debut book is a well-crafted, emotionally engaging romance. Overall, a very pleasant read with a great storyline and brilliant presentation. --Novel Reviews

This is a debut novel to remember --Suzanne Woods Fisher, author of The Choice

About the Author

Librarian, reviewer, and avid reader, April adores anything books. She writes a weekly column for the joint blog, Reflections in Hindsight, and is the founder and senior editor of the website, Clash of the Titles.
April loves to hear from her readers at: aprilgardnerwrites@gmail.com
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 258 pages
  • Publisher: Vinspire Publishing (November 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0981989616
  • ISBN-13: 978-0981989617
  • Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 0.8 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #668,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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April Gardner has been a military brat, missionary's kid, and military spouse. After 21 years in various countries overseas, April happily resides in Georgia with her USAF husband. In her free time, April enjoys reading, gardening, and DIY. In no particular order, she dreams of owning a horse, visiting all the national parks, and speaking Italian.

Librarian, reviewer, and avid reader, April adores anything books. She writes a weekly column for the joint blog, Reflections in Hindsight, and is the founder and senior editor of the website, Clash of the Titles.

April loves to hear from her readers at: aprilgardnerwrites@gmail.com

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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April Gardner's debut album is a well-crafted, emotionally engaging romance that immersed me in two very different, yet painfully intertwined cultures--that of the burgeoning settler and the dwindling Native American warrior. Intrigue, and perhaps even a hint of scandal, sprinkled across the first page, plunged me instantly into the story. In chapter one, we meet the young, studious Adela, a woman bound by a deep sense of honor and loyalty, yet smitten by a forbidden love--in a hesitant, uncertain sort of way. She tells herself that it is loyalty to her sister that keeps her from falling into Philip's arms, but deep in her heart, doubts arise. Does she really love this man, or is she merely attracted to his good looks? And are his strong, at times overly assertive, advances, signs of love or domination?

This romance is further complicated by intense feelings of guilt. Her older sister, Elizabeth loves Philip and is determined to become his wife. Obviously, Philip doesn't return her sentiments. And he's really not concerned about how Elizabeth will feel when she finds out he's been secretly pining for her younger sister. Adela, however, is very concerned. Elizabeth is a strong-willed woman, accustomed to getting her way. Adela has always been more than willing to let her sister have it, until now. But is Philip worth hurting her sister and perhaps even breaking their ailing mother's heart?

Adela is terrified by the proposition and would prefer to let things lie until a final decision has been made, but things unravel, exposing her and Philip's romance. For the first time in her young life, Adela is forced to speak her mind. Will her family understand, or will they grow to hate her? And what of her ailing mom, who appears to be growing sicker day by day? How will Adela's news, and the possibility of sibling rivalry, affect her mother?

April Gardner did a wonderful job of creating numerous very unique and believable characters. Initially I was concerned that I would have trouble relating to the Native American viewpoints as I had minimal experience to draw from, but April did such a great job of developing each character presented and their environment, I experienced each scene effortlessly without pause of distraction.

What impressed me most was April's creative, yet appropriate use of language. The euphemisms and similes used fit both time period and culture with which they were used, not just once, but again and again. Details were used sparingly and effectively, with just enough to plunge us into the scene without taking us on a long, story-deflecting stroll. Emotions were real and I easily related to all characters. Somehow April brought out the humanity in even the most irrational or hated characters, pulling me to them with almost as much force as the plot propelled me from them.

Overall, a very pleasant read with a great storyline and brilliant presentation. I look forward to reading Ms. Gardner's future work.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Great book! December 1, 2010
By S Oz
Format:Paperback
A wonderful read! The relationship between Adela and the Creek Indians is a compelling one. You won't be able to put this book down. If you're looking for a Christmas gift for the reader in the family or just want to fill the long winter hours I highly recommend this too readers young and not so young. :)
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A Sparkling Debut November 18, 2010
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This story of a young woman's quiet dependence on God, mingled with a compelling history of the Creek Indians, carried me off on a thought-provoking journey to the past. A sparkling debut!
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Dazzling Debut
I have high regard for April Gardner's debut. I was amazingly please to read such a wonderful frontier story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by thinkerbelle
Unexpectedly fabulous!
I loved this book! Now that I've got that out there, let me tell you why. Wounded Spirits by April Gardner is compelling, well written, fast paced, entertaining, informative... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tracy Krauss
The past is depressing
I think Wounded Spirits was insightful, informative, and accurately depicted history the way it should be, but it was soooooo depressing to read this book right in the middle of... Read more
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A very powerful story with memorable characters that grabbed my heart.
What a heart-pounding historical romance! This is my favorite kind of novel. It has emotional impact, spiritual impact, and was well-written. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Michelle Sutton
A must read!
A fabulous book! I can't believe it took me this long to buy it! You must read this book. The characters are real the story line flows, I can't wait for the sequel!
Published 8 months ago by Momof2
1st in Creek Country Saga is gorgeous tale of romance and faith
Wounded Spirits by April W. Gardner is the first book in the Creek Country Saga. Based upon real events during the Creek War in 1812, it tells the story of the war between the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Christina Lockstein
Where's the Sequel?!
If you want a good book to read, I highly recommend this one. Full of heart-pounding action, watch as our heroine battles everything from Indian attacks, desperate sisters, and... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Amanda Stephan
We all experience wonded spirits and can gleam from this book
It took a little while to get to point where I could not put the story down. Yet as one who has Indian blood in my background, I love reading books that don't just paint them as... Read more
Published 12 months ago by squiresj
Challenging, Faithful, Haunting
April Gardner's debut novel Wounded Spirits is a heroic story about a little-documented era. In the early 1800s America was suffering. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Lisa J. Lickel
Fantastic Read
The American south of 1813 is far from the fancy plantations this reader expected. In fact, a certain down-home folksy sense pervades these pages. Read more
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