I love this scripture verse! When I listen to the Hilltop Singers’ album “Shout to the Lord”, one of the singers quotes this verse and it always makes my heart swell. The photo is from the last cruise I took.
Last week I read James Scott Bell’s latest Mike Romeo book and I loved it! Actually got a little aggravated that I couldn’t put it down the second night and stayed up until 2 a.m. to finish it. 🙂 I know that makes Mr. JSB sad. Not. 🙂 Here’s the back cover copy:
We were an hour from Las Vegas when the plane began to shake.
Something is rotten in the little town of Dillard, NV. And Mike Romeo is right in the middle of it
After the plane he’s on has to land in the desert, Romeo tries to check on the woman who was sitting next to him. But the hospital gives him a strange runaround. A local tough tries to lean on him. Then he runs afoul of the sheriff.
That’s when things turn ugly.
Which is the wrong way to turn things on Mike Romeo. Because when he’s pushed, he takes a stand. And that means some very bad people are going to have to take a fall.
My Take:
I’ve read every one of James Scott Bell’s Mike Romeo books, preordering and starting them the day they drop into my Kindle. Which is never a good idea if a person needs sleep. Romeo’s Stand did not disappoint.
Mike Romeo is a complex character. Give him a puzzle, add in a secret and injustice and no way is Romeo going to walk away. I love the way he figures out what the bad guys are doing. And his secondary characters are so entertaining.
Mike has barely gotten to know the woman in the seat next to him on the plane when it went down. When he tried to check on her at the hospital, he was given the runaround. He quickly figures out something is crooked in the town where the passengers were taken. And even something crooked about the plane crash. And he doesn’t back down when the bad guys come after him.
Romeo’s Stand reminds me of books by John D. MacDonald, only better in that they are clean and written for today’s world. I loved John D. MacDonald’s books, but he was just a tad sexist. 🙂 I think mystery/suspense/action-adventure stories will enjoy Romeo’s Stand.
You can purchase Romeo’s Stand at Amazon.
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Sounds like a great book!! Thanks for the recommendation 🙂 And awesome Bible verse!
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It is a great book, Monique! I like all the Mike Romeo books! Thanks for stopping by.
Love your photo and Bible verse.
I’ve not read any of Mr Bell’s books. I just read over a few synopses, and I think I’ll give him a try. Thanks for the tip.
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James Scott Bell is a great writer and also teacher. He writes a lot of writing craft books. I think you’ll like his books, Tim. They’re written from a Christian worldview and while he sometimes writes about gritty subjects, you never have to worry about reading something offensive. Thanks for dropping by!
Pat, I just started reading “Deadlock” by Mr Bell this morning. I’m only a short way in, but he has an easy style. I’m looking forward to the adventure. Not a lot of his fiction is available for the B&N Nook.
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Did you know you can put the Kindle app on your Nook, Tim? I read that yesterday. You might want to check into it. I think you’ll enjoy JSB!
I just finished reading your Logan Point series. I couldn’t put them down! I was sad for it to end. Thanks for writing these terrific books!
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Thank you, Jody, and thank you for visiting my blog! I hope one day to write at least two more stories set in Logan Point. Scott’s and Wade Hatcher’s. 🙂 And of course, that will probably lead to more. 🙂
Can’t wait!
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thanks for the chance
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You’re most welcome, Lynn! Thanks for stopping by!
This sounds like a great series. I will definitely check it out.
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I love the Mike Romeo series, Gloria! I think you’d enjoy it as well. Glad you stopped by!
This book sounds very intriguing and like a book I would love to read! Thank you very much for sharing about it, I will add it to my TBR list. Have a Great weekend and stay safe.
Author
Thanks, Alicia! It is a great book, one I think you’ll enjoy. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
Pat, Thank you for the powerful scripture with the stunning photo! Also, thank you for recommending James Scott Bell.
Happy weekend!
I think you will enjoy his books, Caryl! Thanks for stopping by!
This is something my husband might enjoy better than me. He’s not into romantic suspense/mystery like I am because of the romanc, he prefers none. So I may have to see if I can get a hold of this one for him through our library. I’m always on the lookout for good clean books (bonus if it’s Christian)! 🙂
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Pretty sure your husband will enjoy it, Trixi! And you might want to try some of his older books. Thanks for stopping by.
The book sounds intriguing. If I can reach a point when I don’t have two or three dozen other books by some of my favorite authors to read, I’ll have to give Mr. Bell’s books a try. Great picture & scripture.
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Edward, I really think you’d enjoy this one! Or any of JSB’s books! Thanks. I really like to find the right scripture for the right photo. 🙂
Book sounds amazing!
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It is, Shelia! I’m looking forward to the next one. Thanks for stopping by!
Beautiful photo. It sounds like a really interesting book, very intriguing. Thank you for sharing.
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You’re welcome, Diana. So glad you enjoyed the photo. Off now to find one to go with this week’s blog. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
Sounds really good. I’ll need to check those out.
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I think you would really like Mr. Bell’s books, Lisa. I know I do.
Love the encouragement from the scriptures and the beautiful picture. The book sounds interesting.
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Thanks, Lucy. Praying for you and your mom. <3 Take care.
Book sounded interesting so I checked and found the series are all on Kindle Unlimited. Got the 2 mo freebie to use. 🙂 Got the first one on Kindle now. So many books. So little time. Thanks for the photo and the verse.
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I know, Joni! In my fantasy world, I’d have all the time I wanted to read. lol Thanks for stopping by.