I enjoy reading a variety of kinds of books, but have found that it does me so much good to have a “for leisure” kind of book in the wings that I can pick up and read when I have a little time on my hands.
When I finish with a series, I’m always on the hunt for the next author who has some great stories just waiting to be devoured! When I go to the library, I find it difficult to put my hands on things I love. If it has profanity or less than desirable scenes, the book gets closed. So I love it when someone tells me about a great author they’ve discovered!
I just learned through my mom (an avid reader) about Dan Walsh, a retired pastor, who writes historical fictions that are absolutely riveting! The first book I read by him was
The Deepest Waters. Dan’s description of the book says,
For John and Laura Foster, what began as a fairytale honeymoon in 1857 aboard the steamship SS Vandervere, quickly turns into a nightmare. A terrible hurricane strikes and the grand ship begins to sink. Just before it goes under, a rescue ship appears on the horizon. But it only has room enough to save the women and children. Laura soon finds herself sailing away toward New York city on a ship filled with orphans and widows, to meet John’s family whom she’s never met. Desperate for a miracle, Laura braces herself to face life alone. (Inspired by a True Story)
This book grabbed me in the very first paragraph. It was so good that I immediately went looking for more books by this gifted writer.
I’m currently reading, The Homecoming. Its time-period is WW II. I’m 3/4 through and loving every page! I’m excited to see that he has some Christmas books, so I will definitely be reading those in the next month!
My local library only has two of his books, but I have found many on the Libby app. It’s a free library app that uses your local library card to find books to read on your Kindle or phone. I would prefer to have a book in my hands, but since this is the only option, I’m doing just fine reading on my phone. The one advantage is that I can read in the car after dark!
If you’re a reader looking for something wonderful to read, I couldn’t recommend his books any higher!
What title/author could you recommend?
