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Dawn's Light (Restoration Series #4)

Terri Blackstock

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 27 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Dawn's Light/ Terri Blackstock 5 out of 5 stars.
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This was spell binding!! A perfect ending to this series. I couldn't put it down. Hope to see more of this type of book from Ms. Blackstock in the future. I would highly recommend it to any and all readers who like a good Christian based novel. It had mystery, a love story, and MUCH meaning in todays world. Myrna Cullop Damascus, VA

Final book of series 5 out of 5 stars.
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Very good summary for the series. Feel good ending. Enjoy Terri's series, started another one Newpointe 911

ALL OF HER BOOKS ARE AWESOME!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I HAVE NOT FOUND A TERRI BLACKSTOCK BOOK I DIDN'T LIKE. HER BOOKS KEEP YOU WONDERING BUT NOT TOO MUCH. SHE DOES NOT GO TO THE EXTREME.
I LIKE HER ENDINGS. LIKE MOST FEMALES, WE CAN GO THROUGH ALOT BUT LETS ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD ENDING.
THANKS TERRI. I HAVE READ NEARLY ALL OF YOUR BOOKS.
KIM FROM GEORGIA

Editorial Review:

In the final book of the Restoration Series by bestselling author Terri Blackstock, the end of a global electrical blackout signals the beginning of the Branning family’s ultimate test. Murder and affairs of the heart form the backdrop for a family sifting through the lessons they have learned—and how well they have truly learned them.

Night Light (Restoration Series #2)

Terri Blackstock

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Terrific 5 out of 5 stars.
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It was as fantastic as the first book. Can't wait to get book # 3!

Continuation of a spellbinding story 5 out of 5 stars.
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In this second book Terri Blackstock continues her story of a world thrown into chaos by way of a "starpluse" which has rendered the use of all modern technology useless. Terri Blackstock explores how our world might "look" if this were to happen, how some grow in their faith, love, and selflessness while others grow in their selfishness, sin, and evil. A griping story of orphaned children in a world devoid of "services" to deal with such an occurance and a family willing to sacrifice everything to help these children, their community, and to serve God in any way he asks.

Truly Sacrificing to Help Others 4 out of 5 stars.
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Three months into the world wide technology outage, the Branning family and their neighbors are beginning to get the hang of surviving. They are bartering for what they need and digging a neighborhood well.

But then they are robbed. Jeff chases after the thieves and discovers they are four children, siblings, who have been living alone for months. Against their better judgment, the Brannings feel compelled to care for these kids. Where is their mother? And will the Brannings be able to feed these extra mouths?

If I were viewing this series as a mystery series, I'd be highly disappointed. While there are some mysteries surrounding the kids, they develop in fits and starts. And the climax of that story is pretty weak. Instead, this is a novel about survival and what humans will do when faced with the end of our civilization. As a result, it is fascinating and page turning. I had a hard time putting the book down. The characters are real, and I found myself asking if I would have the faith and compassion to respond as they did multiple times over the course of the novel.

This book relies heavily on the events of the first in the series. There is a recap and character guide in the first few pages, so you could jump in here if you needed to. But I'd advise you to read them in order. And there are some great develops as far as the overall story goes in this book that made me look forward to the third.

This is another challenging and captivating novel from a great writer. If you want a great read, consider this series.

Editorial Review:

As the power outage continues, the Brannings struggle to bring their neighborhood together into a functioning community where everyone helps each other make their homes ready for winter, and fight the crime that is running rampant among them. Book Two in the Restoration series.

True Light (Restoration Series #3)

Terri Blackstock

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Total reviews: 26 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Read it in 1 day! 5 out of 5 stars.
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So far I've read the first 3 in the series, and this was my favorite. I have really enjoyed the thought provoking "how would I respond to this" aspect of the series, but I especially appreciated how Blackstock didn't let Mark settle for the mess his father (and brothers) left of his life. He didn't say, "Oh well, if I'd had a better Dad, things would be different." I hear so many people whining about things in their past...focusing on what they haven't had instead of the potential they do have. I'd recommend the book purely for that reason even if it wasn't a great continuation of the series. Can't wait to read #4!

Terri Blackstock 5 out of 5 stars.
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Any Terri Blackstock book (I especially love her many series) is worth reading if you like Christian mystery.

Editorial Review:

As Oak Hollow grapples with a global power blackout, a teenager is shot in a food robbery. Jailed as the suspect, young Mark Green must prove his innocence to a community that has already judged him in its heart. But the Branning family stands with him as he fights to survive—and forgive. Book three in Terri Blackstock’s Restoration series.

Last Light (Restoration Series #1)

Terri Blackstock

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Total reviews: 36 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

The End of the World... 5 out of 5 stars.
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...or maybe just the beginning.

Last Light landed in my lap via a recommendation from my mother. Strictly based on her word that I should read the book, I picked it up unsure of what might lie beneath the jacket. As I started reading, I soon found myself swept into the story within. The idea of losing it all played heavily on my dreams that night. When I woke the next morning, I half expected the lights to not work. Of course they came on without hitch. However, I wonder if that was such a good thing. What would the world be like if all the technology we so heavily relied on let us down? Would it be so horrible to spend time with humanity and get to know each again? Maybe not but would we be ready to handle the unintended consequences on our lives? The questions continue to flow through my mind. If you want to challenge yourself to reflect on what is truly important in your life, I invite you to pick up a copy of Last Light and prepare for a quick ride. I promise it will just the begging because you will be wanting more. Thankfully I already have a copy of Night Light in my possession. You do not have to be a Christian to enjoy this book, you just have to be open-minded to the possibilities that human beings cannot control everything in the world around us.

PATRICK RALEY is the author of the mystery, detective novel entitled "Precedent of Justice". Find out why Publisher's Weekly calls him "the next John Grisham."

Editorial Review:

In the face of a crisis that sweeps an entire high-tech planet back to the age before electricity, Deni Branning’s career ambitions have vanished. She’s not about to let her dream of marriage go as well.

But keeping it alive will require extraordinary measures. Yesterday’s world is gone. All Deni and her family have left is each other and their neighbors. Their little community will either stand or fall together. But they’re only beginning to realize that—and trust doesn’t come easily.

Particularly when one of them is a killer.

Best-selling suspense author Terri Blackstock weaves a masterful what-if novel in which global catastrophe reveals the darkness in human hearts—and lights the way to restoration for a self-centered world.

Never Again Good-Bye (Second Chances Series #1)

Terri Blackstock

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

An enjoyable read with a light tone throughout 4 out of 5 stars.
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Adoption, romance, trust, and truth interweave in this book about second chances from the "Second Chances" series by Terri Blackstock.

Laney Fields returns to the town of her youth in a journey to recover the child she gave up for adoption several years before. The child's adoptive mother died recently of cancer, and her father, Wes Grayson, is struggling to make his construction company cover the costs of the medical bills.

Wes meets Laney as she surreptitiously takes pictures of his daughter playing at a playground. Suspicious and worried about a possible kidnapping, he calls the police and arrests Laney. From the beginning, Wes finds it difficult to trust the woman who may be trying to steal his child from him. They both realize that they're attracted to each other, but Wes can't trust Laney and she doesn't share his faith in Christ.

Their budding relationship is threatened by their pasts and their links to one little girl who carries the key that could bring them together or tear them apart.

In addition to confronting issues of adoption, Blackstock also suggests the consequences of relationships between Christians and non-Christians. The fact that this occurs at all suggests that Blackstock is not afraid of controversy. That a Christian man would knowingly enter into this type of relationship, no matter what the end results are, shows disobedience to God.

Throughout this book, the character of Laney is far more sympathetic than that of Wes. Wes, as a Christian man, shows far more weakness, sin, and stubbornness than Laney. He thinks through his decisions and makes purposeful choices about anger and distrust. Laney admits to confusion about religion, yet makes far fewer mistakes than Wes. She has one honorable goal, to love and care for her daughter. Unlike Wes, Laney's errors are accidental. Perhaps the non-Christian showing greater Christian attributes than the professed Christian is closer to reality than many would like to admit.

Nevertheless, many readers will find "Never Again Good-Bye" to be an enjoyable read with a light tone throughout. It is a fast-read with a clean storyline and happy ending that make it a great summertime read.

--- reviewed by Terri Pilcher for Christian Bookshelf

Editorial Review:

The strength of love and family and the struggles and joys of Christian living weave together in this touching contemporary romance.

Line of Duty (Newpointe 911 Series #5)

Terri Blackstock

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Awesome storry 5 out of 5 stars.
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This was an awesome story line. I could not but it down and when I did, I couldn't wait to get back to it. I hope that Terri does not stop with this book. This series is so perfectly written and should not be stopped.

Good book, but not her best 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is another good book from Terri. However, there were a few times I wanted to put it down and not pick it back up. I was disappointed that we followed Dan and Jill again, rather then a new couple or a character who didn't develope much in previous books. I would say that is the biggest problem with this book, everything else is great. I won't go into details, because I see that so many of these reviews have already done a great job with that. The first few chapters were hard to get through, but after the building came down I had to find out what happened to Dan and the rest of the fireman from Newpointe who were lost/trapped in the rubble. Do they make it out alive? Do they ever find them in that mess? It's an exciting book, you should read it.

Editorial Review:

When a building collapses on several firemen, one is unaccounted for--was he really buried, or did he take the opportunity to flee from the problems in his life?

Word of Honor (Newpointe 911 Series #3)

Terri Blackstock

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Proof that Terri Blackstock knows her stuff! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I would have to say that Terri Blackstock has shown her abilities as a writer once again in this book. She has demonstrated an absolutely excellent writing ability when it comes to this whole series! I greatly enjoyed "Word of Honor," and some of the themes of a covenant that were so prevalent in this book that I think are oftentimes overlooked so easily in our society. Mind you, I think there are a couple of points in which priorities lose their place in this book, but I also believe that they are restored before the end. I enjoy the murder mystery that is held in the story of one man's faithfulness to God, his family, and his friend. I also really enjoy the story behind Jill and Dan and all the struggles of their relationship while they're still so on and off. Most of all, I love the Christ-centered theme of all of Terri Blackstock's books. This is one sister in Christ who really knows how to write 'em!

Editorial Review:

In the third book in the Newpointe 911, Jill Clark learns the meaning of covenant when she is taken hostage by a suspect in a deadly bombing but isn't convinced he's guilty.

Private Justice (Newpointe 911 Series #1)

Terri Blackstock

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Total reviews: 47 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Blackstock's books are a real joy 5 out of 5 stars.
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Having just finished the Cape Refuge series, I moved on to another by starting Private Justice, the 1st book in the Newpointe 911 series. (Subsequent books, in order, are: Shadow of Doubt, Word of Honor, Trial by Fire, and Line of Duty.)

I would agree that the premise of this book may be somewhat far-fetched, but suspension of disbelief is part of the enjoyment. Everything doesn't have to be so totally realistic.

As in the Cape Refuge series, Newpointe 911 introduces us to characters we grow to care about. Assuming they continue throughout the series...have only read this 1st one so far.

I will admit I grew a little tired of the "misunderstanding" between Mark and Allie about Mark's supposed straying from the marriage vows. She jumps to conclusions after walking in on Mark hugging a female colleague and he gives in and moves out way too meekly. As his devotion to her proves itself over and over, she steadfastly continues to be angry. It takes a near fatal injury to bring them both around....too formulaic? Maybe, but I say overlook it and just enjoy the book.

Editorial Review:

Book one in bestselling author Terri Blackstock's brand-new series Newpointe 911, in which the firemen of Newpointe, LA, face personal and terrifying trial: Someone is murdering their wives, one by one.

Broken Wings (Second Chances Series #4)

Terri Blackstock

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

WOW!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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From one author to another I tip my hat to Terry Blackstock for this supurbly written ROMANCE. How refreshing to read about characters that could live next door instead of with 'the rich and famous.' "Broken Wings" rings with realism and the authentic action and dialogue will often reduce the reader to grab for the tissue box. Masterfully researched, this narrative and its study of fear and its effect on our lives will bring back similiar experiences for many of us. The author offers insight into recovery with out sounding preachy. Actually the best romance I have read in a long time. Plan to read more from the talented Terry Blackstock.
Beverly J Scott author of Righteous Revenge

Broken Wings 4 out of 5 stars.
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I love Terri Blackstock's books. I find I can identify with her characters - I am always sad to finish a book. The best part is knowing that she writes her books in a series, so you can keep up with your favorite characters.

Editorial Review:

An investigation into an airline disaster becomes a tangled web of love, mercy and honor in the face of two impossible choices.

When Dreams Cross (Second Chances Series #2)

Terri Blackstock

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Timely 5 out of 5 stars.
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Terry Blackstock's "When Dreams Cross" is a well written story about the distructiveness and havoc that too much pride can have on a relationship. Without preaching, this talented author gives readers insight into the struggle we all face to let GOD be first in our lives and to learn to bend to his will. This is my first Blackstock book and I am now a fan with the intent to read more from this great author.
Beverly J Scott author of Righteous Revenge

When Dreams Cross 4 out of 5 stars.
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After the first book, Never Again Say Good-bye, this book followed Blackstocks style perfectly. I was more able to identify with these characters than the first books, so it drew me in a little more. This was another good one from Terri Blackstock.

Not her best series 3 out of 5 stars.
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This series is too simplisitic and not as in depth as her other series. It is enjoyable to read once for a light afternoon break, but not worth a second read.

Editorial Review:

Justin Pierce and Andi Sherman struggle to overcome their differences to form a tenuous business agreement. They must overcome their pride to keep all their hard work from being sabotaged.