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Having always been an avid reader, since becoming a Christian I have found a wealth of reading material in Christian bookshops and in various second hand bookshops. I have found that in Christian novels one often finds truths that help in one’s Christian walk. I enjoy reading about how the various characters deal with life, and I also find I am the richer for reading a really good Christian novel. Certain authors, through their books, give you a real insight into their joys and struggles, which I find very interesting. The books which I am going to review are those which I have really enjoyed, and have read at least twice – some books, for example the “Mark of the Lion “ series by Francine Rivers, I have read at least five times each. The first books that I am going to talk about are the latest two novels by Francine Rivers,


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Saturday, 29 August 2015

BY REASON OF INSANITY by RANDY SINGER

I don't know how I missed BY REASON OF INSANITY by RANDY SINGER as I thought I had read all his novels, but I'm so glad I eventually found this "very hard to put down " book! This author provides us with rivetting legal thrillers with a good Christian message, and By Reason of Insanity is no exception.
Catherine O'Roarke is a journalist who takes her work seriously. She has reported on many court cases, but there is one that really touches her heart and that brings up a very painful memory from her past. It is the case of Quinn Newberg's sister who is being tried for the murder of her abusive husband.
When Catherine gets into trouble herself, largely due to visions she has that make her look guilty, she asks Quinn, who represented his sister with an insanity plea, to help her, and is even willing to go the same route, as she has started to doubt her own sanity.
Willing to go to jail to protect her source, she finds being incarcerated for murder an even worse experience. Judged in the press, vilified as a murderer, things just become worse for her. The one constant she holds onto is Quinn. Quinn who, with his devotion to his sister and niece, and his tireless attempts to help Catherine, shows her what the Bible means by laying down one's life for another.
Are these visions a curse or a blessing? Where do they come from? Is she really insane?
The plot is excellent and one is kept guessing as to the outcome right to the very end. I can highly recommend this novel.







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