Book Review for Linda Glaz, Fear is Louder
Than Words
From the publisher:
Rochelle Cassidy has the perfect life as a
radio talk show host in the Detroit market, but her celebrity status doesn't
stop an angry listener from wanting her ... dead. Ed McGrath's ideal life as a
pro-hockey player doesn't include a damsel in distress until the night he
discovers Rochelle being attacked in a deserted parking structure.
Circumstances throw them together in more ways than one when Rochelle's producer plays matchmaker. A sick boy, a corrupt politician, and questionable medical practices put more than merely Rochelle in danger, and still, her attacker shadows her every step.
Will Ed be able to break through her trust issues in order to protect her, or will she continue to see him as Detroit's bad boy athlete? Her life AND his depend on it.
Circumstances throw them together in more ways than one when Rochelle's producer plays matchmaker. A sick boy, a corrupt politician, and questionable medical practices put more than merely Rochelle in danger, and still, her attacker shadows her every step.
Will Ed be able to break through her trust issues in order to protect her, or will she continue to see him as Detroit's bad boy athlete? Her life AND his depend on it.
ISBN
978-1941103500
Lighthouse
Publishing of the Carolinas
December,
2015
My review:
The motor-mouth princess, Rochelle “taking
a stand against hell” freely opines from her conservative Christian radio talk
show. Getting into trouble upon occasion comes with the territory, like from a
politician exposed for corrupt practices, and all kinds of hate mail. When the
hate mail has a stalker behind it, however, life turns upside down.
Glaz’s novel about wounded and empty souls
will touch sore spots with readers. Many people walk around, hearing of God,
but never really knowing Him, or understanding Him. While never leaping over
the line of preaching, Glaz lets you know there’s a difference, and those who
put actions and character behind what they profess about the Lord are at peace
with their faith over the Sunday go-to-church, I’m-a-nice-guy believers.
Even as her character, Rochelle, fears for
her life, she is able to affect those around her, such as her best friend
co-worker and the co-worker’s pesky brother-in-law, Ed McGrath, celeb hockey
star. Ed becomes Rochelle’s self-proclaimed protector, whether she wants him or
not, and the two pursue a twisting and occasional rocky relationship. In a kind
of weird parallelism, ghosts from Rochelle’s past and ghosts from a time of
horror in international history haunt Rochelle and Detroit. Rochelle and Ed won’t
let the past continue to destroy the future. These mysteries blend together for
a suspenseful read.
I have to admit that I often buzzed
through pages of “can I or can’t I” from Rochelle and Ed, but on the whole, Fear Is Louder than Words is an
entertaining read. Recommended for those who enjoy conservative stances, a
little bit of not too graphic gore in several arenas such as medical, physical
attacks, hockey, the use of weapons, and don’t mind occasional suggestive
language which fits the scenario.
About the author:
I'm a wife and mother of three...and grandmother of three. I balance being a
child of God while also being older than God. Hmmm, scary, but almost true.
I've been blessed to have had an amazing life so far: Air Force meteorologist
during Vietnam era, teaching karate and self-defense along with soccer for 25+
years. I sing and direct in church and community theatre musicals where this
little old lady sounds more like the guys than the gals. Also scary, but true.
My writing life is a 24/7 proposition. As well as writing my own stories, I am
an agent for Hartline Literary Agency. I also speak at conferences, churches,
ladies' teas, you get the picture. I have a big mouth and love to share words
on writing. I wear so many different hats I'm surprised I wasn't invited to the
Royal wedding. Blessings to everyone, may your writing dreams all come true. Visit LindaGlaz.com.
