Book Description:
In a small Virginia town outside a mysterious government facility, four homeschooled teenagers investigate a series of murders and other crimes while wrestling with challenges of faith, family, and the transition from childhood to adulthood.
A tragic explosion devastates the town of Steven’s Mill, Virginia. Was it an accident or was it part of a larger plot to take over the town and shut down the work going on at the secret command center?
This first book in the “Mount Hideaway Mysteries” series of books and movies sets the stage for all the action and adventure to come.
This series features gripping drama and entertainment from a faith-based perspective. Teens and adults in the stories wrestle with tragedy, danger, and relationships while they also pursue their relationships with God.
The books and movies in the Mount Hideaway Mysteries series include…
• Strong, virtuous female characters
• Encouraging portrayals of Christians and Homeschoolers
• Parents who are intelligent and engaged with their children
• Lots of action, adventure, and mystery!
Site to purchase and preview first 2 chapters: www.mounthideaway.com
My Review:
I have mixed thoughts on this one. I like that the story was faith-based and that it was an integral element to each of the characters without coming off as preachy or shallow. I like that homeschooling was not treated as it tends to be stereotyped in today’s world. The danger and mystery were intriguing. For the life of me though, I couldn’t get past the fact the characters were too young to be involved with the level of danger surrounding a murder mystery. On the plus side though, it’s still a much safer read than something they would end up with from the secular shelves. I think it would hold the attention of avid YA readers and the mystery does keep the pages turning. I would say it’s up to the individual parents to determine if this would be a fit for their kids to read.
*I received a copy of this book through FrontGate Media. Thoughts and opinions expressed are mine alone.
Giveaway!
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Great review! I’ll have to check it out.