The Antique Hunter's Death on the Red Sea by C.L. Miller, #2 in the series.
Published in 2025
Mystery, murder, antiques, cruise ship, middle east
Recommend: Yes
I enjoyed the first installment of this series and the author just came out with the second book, which my daughter had on hold at the library, read it first, then loaned it to me. Freya is again on the hunt for antiques with her Aunt Carole and some of the other characters from the first book. This time she is on a cruise ship as an antiques expert and lecturer. She finds much more than just curious cruisers, however, and soon is up to her neck in intrigue in the antiques underworld.
I really like how this story developed and especially how she wrapped everything up. I look forward to reading more of Freya's adventures.
Saints, Volume 4, Sounded in Every Ear, 1955-2020
Published in 2024
Non-fiction, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gospel of Jesus Christ
Recommed: Yes
This latest installment of The Saints series is my favorite so far. I loved reading about faithful people all over the world embracing the Gospel of Jesus Christ amidst difficulties, opposition, and not knowing how things would work out. I felt myself rejoicing with the African saints as missionaries arrived in their homelands and as temples were built. I loved learning about the first converts in Hong Kong and the faithful saints in the German Democratic Republic before the wall of Communism came down. I especially loved seeing the hand of the God in people's lives no matter where they lived. It has increased my love for my Father in Heaven and for all people around me and motivated me to be a better disciple of Jesus Christ and member of His church.