 A Quarter After Tuesday (The Light Foot Trilogy #2)
by Jo Kadlecek
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Review – A Quarter After Tuesday
Reviewed by Deena Peterson
The second installment of The Lightfoot Trilogy is an enjoyable story with the flair and flavor of New Orleans. Made me want a cup of chicory and a beignet!
Jonna Lightfoot MacLaughlin has relocated to Louisiana as the religion reporter for the New Orleans Banner. One of her co-workers asks her to do a story on a local retirement home-HIS Home-and it leads her to a mystery that has many threads.
Harmony Interfaith Senior Manor is a charming retirement home for elderly of all races and branches of Christianity. Founded in the 60′s, it is home to some of the most fascinating older men and women, and quickly works its way into Jonna’s heart. Most troubling is a pending autopsy report on the most recent death of a HIS Manor resident. There are rumblings about elder abuse in local retirement homes, and Jonna grows concerned that HIS has been targeted for closing. In the mix is a wacky voodoo lady trying to make her point through the press, and Jonna’s own spiritual journey is told a little more thoroughly in this story. We get to meet another of Jonna’s brothers, and they are characters in a very good sense! The resolution was one I saw coming a mile away…sort of. I mean, I had a feel for what was brewing and who was the chef, but not how it ultimately all played out. So it was a satisfying, yet frustrating read. I loved the flavor and flair of New Orleans, with all its quirkiness and history. This story was worth reading just for that alone. But Jonna is also a character who grows on you. I’m happy to let you know there’s one more Lightfoot novel in the works! I’m giving “A Quarter After Tuesday” four out of five bookmarks, with a beignet charm…and I’m hoping Jonna finally quits smoking by the end of the third novel. It’s not good for her, and she knows it! |
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Reviewer Info
Deena Peterson
In the midst of my myriad piles of reading material, I’m a pastor’s wife, a full time mom to two teens at home, a home schooler, and a women’s ministry leader. We have a total of six children all together; our second oldest daughter just got married this month! My reading material covers all genres of Christian fiction and non-fiction, with a sprinkling of general market books in the mix. Because of my unusual success at blogging about books, both of my teens have created their own book review blogs–they just rarely post due to homework and chores:-) Lots of people ask me why I review books. I tell them three reasons: 1) I love Jesus and want to honor Him with my life, 2) I love books and authors immensely, and 3) I love readers and sharing with others. I’m always on the lookout for a debut author, a little known title, a book others won’t seem to touch, and that title that’s a little left of center. And I’m NEVER without something to read! Learn more about DEENA |
