sexta-feira, 4 de março de 2011

NOVIDADES/EUA/LIVROS: Lançamentos de ficções de março nos EUA [em inglês]

O site Christian Fiction Online Magazine mostrou mais lançamentos de ficções cristãs nos EUA. Como já comentei na postagem da edição de fevereiro, é uma capa mais linda do que a outra, não é?
Entre os autores desses livros, destaco as escritoras Judith Miller e Terry Blackstock, já conhecidíssimos pelos leitores estadunidentes. Gostaria muito que alguma editora publicasse os livros da Terry, pois são livros cristãos com muito mistério.
Abaixo trago as capas e as sinopses [em inglês] de cada livro.

A Bond Never Broken by Judith Miller

For many years, Ilsa Redlichhas helped her parents run a hotel inSouth Amana, but as the United States enters the Great War, she canfeel her world changing. The residents of the towns surrounding theAmana Colonies used to be accepting of their quiet, peaceful neighbors,but with anti-German sentiment running high, the Amana villages are nowplagued by vandalism, threats, and insults. Things get even worse whenIlsa finds out her family won't be allowed to speak German inpublic--and that Garon, the childhood friend she's long been smittenwith, has decided to join the army. Jutta Schmidt is shocked whenseveral members of the Council of National Defense show up on herfamily's doorstep. Sure, the Schmidts once lived in the Amana Colonies,but that was years ago. She's even more surprised when the councildemands that she travel to Amana and report back on any un-Americanactivities. Not daring to disobey the government agents, Jutta takes ajob at the South Amana hotel, befriends the daughter of the owners, andbegins to eavesdrop every chance she gets. When Jutta hears Ilsa makingantiwar remarks and observes Garon assisting a suspicious outsider, sheis torn at the prospect of betraying her new friends. But what choicedoes she have? And when Garon is accused of something far worse thanJutta could imagine, can the Amana community come to his aid in time?

Hearts Aglow by Tracie Peterson

The future should be bright forDeborah Vandermark, who is nowpursuing her interest in medicine alongside Dr. Christopher Clayton,who is courting her. But the lumber town is resistant to the idea of awoman physician, and she feels thwarted at every turn. A moredevastating blow occurs, however, when Christopher breaks off theirrelationship to return home to his troubled family. Despite her ownlove life going awry, Deborah is still intent to be a matchmaker forboth her widowed mother and her brother, who has caught the eye of thespit-fire daughter of the local pastor. But what will Deborah do whenfaced with the truth about Christopher's family? Is there hope for thetwo of them...or will Jake Wyeth's attentions finally catch Deborah'seye instead?

A Heart Most Worthy by Siri Mitchell

The elegance of Madame Forza'sgown shop is a far cry from thedowntrodden North End of Boston. Yet each day Julietta, Annamaria, andLuciana enter the world of the upper class, working on finery for theelite in society. The three beauties each long to break free of theirobligations and embrace the American dream--and their chance for love.But the ways of the heart are difficult to discern at times. Juliettais drawn to the swarthy, mysterious Angelo. Annamaria has astar-crossed encounter with the grocer's son, a man from the entirelywrong family. And through no intent of her own, Luciana catches the eyeof Billy Quinn, the son of Madame Forza's most important client. Theirdestinies intertwined, each harboring a secret from their families andeach other, will they be found worthy of the love they seek?

In The Shadow of Evil by Robin Carroll

Informed bythereal-lifefallout of the U.S. economy anddevastation caused bymultiplehurricanes along the southern coast, Inthe Shadow of Evil tellsamodern day story involving the exposure of abuilding reboundscam.Amidst the layers of unethical practices, supplyshortages, andexcessmurders, a top Louisiana homicide detective loseshis heart toacharitable contractor while uncovering a secret abouthis tragic past.

The Caregiver by Shelley Shepard Gray

Two lives converge one stormynight on a train headed to clevelandLucy is traveling by herself via train to Jacob's Crossing to help carefor her cousin Mattie, recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Trying toovercome the sudden death of her husband, she's glad to get away andfocus on someone else for a while. The only other Amish people on thetrain are Calvin Weaver and his little sister, Katie. When their trainbreaks down outside of Cleveland, Calvin and Lucy band together to facethe outside world. But Calvin also carries the weight of past hurts.When an altercation brings both their wounds to light, they questionwhether they can trust each other. Once in Jacob's Crossing, Lucy isoccupied with caring for Mattie, while Calvin does his best to run hisfamily's farm. But they can't stop thinking about those special hoursspent together. Will the bond they formed last? And will Lucy andCalvin be able to put away the pain in their pasts to recognize thehappiness that is suddenly in their grasp?

No Safe Haven by Kimberly and Kayla Woodhouse

Jenna and Andi Tikaani-Gray arehoping for a fresh start. Thoughtwelve year-old Andi has long struggled with a rare medical disorder,she and her mother have finally received good news from out-of-townspecialists. It's news they desperately needed, especially after therecent death of Jenna's husband (Andi's dad) in a car accident.But as they are flying home to Alaska, ready to begin again, theunthinkable happens. The pilot sabotages their small plane and crashesinto Sultana, one of the most remote and dangerous mountains in theLand of the Midnight Sun. Even worse, a winter storm is headed theirway along with someone who doesn't want to save them, but to kill them.Only one man can keep them alive: Cole Maddox, the mysteriouslast-minute passenger who joined them on their flight. But trustdoesn't come easy to Jenna or AndiÑand they both sense Cole is hidingsomething. A relentless tale of survival and suspense unfolds,involving military technology designed by Jenna's late husband thatsome would do anything to possess.

Vicious Cycle by Terri Blackstock

When fifteen-year-old LanceCovington finds an abandoned baby inthe backseat of a car, he knows she's the newborn daughter of a methaddict he's been trying to help. But when police arrest him forkidnapping, Lance is thrust into a criminal world of baby traffickingand drug abuse. His mother, Barbara, looks for help from KentHarlan---the man whom she secretly, reluctantly loves and who oncehelped rescue her daughter from a mess of her own. Kent flies to heraid and begins the impossible work of getting Lance out of trouble,protecting a baby who has no home, and finding help for a teenagemother hiding behind her lies. In this latest novel of suspense andfamily loyalty, bestselling author Terri Blackstock offers a harrowinglook at drug addiction, human trafficking, and the devastating choicesthat can change lives forever.

False Pretenses by Kathy Herman

Zoe Broussard loves the lifeshe and her husband Pierce have builtin her beloved Louisiana hometown—especially their popular brasserieZoe B's, to which folks drive all the way from Lafayette for lunch ordinner. It seems like heaven. But it's about to become hell. A seriesof anonymous notes is making her life a misery—because Zoe has a secretso terrible it could leave the business in shambles and tear hermarriage apart. Can she find the courage to face her past?The first in a new series from Kathy Herman, False Pretenses is agripping suspense novel that leaves a lasting impression about honestyand accountability

Wolves Among Us by Ginger Garrett

This richly imagined tale takesreaders to a tiny German town inthe time of "the burnings," when pious and heretic alike became victimsof witch-hunting zealots. When a double murder stirs up festeringfears, the village priest sends for help. But the charismaticInquisitor who answers the call brings a deadly mix of spiritual fervorand self-deceptive evil. Under his influence, village fear, guilt, andsuspicion of women take a deadly turn. In the midst of this nightmare,a doubting priest and an unloved wife—a secret friend of the recentlymartyred William Tyndale—somehow manage to hear another Voice…anddiscover the power of love over fear. Dinfoil, Germany, 1538. In alittle town on the edge of the Black Forest, a double murder stirs upfestering fears. A lonely woman despairs of pleasing her husband andwonders why other women shun her. An overworked sheriff struggles tohold the town—and himself—together. A priest begins to doubt the powerof the words he shares daily with his flock. And the charismaticInquisitor who arrives to help—with a filthy witch in a cage as anobject lesson—brings his own mix of lofty ideals and treacherous evil.Under his influence, ordinary village fears and resentments take adeadly turn. Terror mounts. Dark deeds come to light. And men and womenalike discover not only what they are capable of, but who they are…andwhat it means to grapple for grace.

2 comentários:

Gisele disse...

Nossa, quando veremos esses livros serem lançados no Brasil??!!!!
Capas lindas!


Gisele
http://dicasdelivrosefilmes.com.br

Aninha Gomes disse...

as capas são lindas...como gostaria de lê-los, tomara q cheguem por aki breve...