Publisher:
NLBHorton, via Amazon’s White Glove (May 15, 2014)
Agent: Mary Keeley at Books & Such
Literary Management
Category: Contemporary suspense, thread of Romance
Tour Date: May/June, 2014
Available in: Print & ebook, 370 Pages
A mother’s fatal shot. A daughter’s deadly
choice.
In Israel, archaeologist Grace Madison shoots her daughter’s
abductor. Seconds later, a handsome shepherd drops from the sky to kill a
second assassin. Their world changes in two blinks of an eye.
Unbeknownst to them, a fiercely ambitious evil is destroying
everything in its path—the unconventional path Grace and Maggie take. They
struggle to right a wrong as old as time, and discover time is running out in
the race for their lives. Family and friends are swept into their vortex,
extinguishing old flames while igniting new loves.
While the scale tips dangerously toward disaster, millions
of lives hang in the balance. And the mother-and-daughter team soon realizes
nothing is as it seems. Even each other.
Because choosing what’s right is all that’s
left.
Advance Praise for When Camels
Fly:
"When Camels Fly brings an interesting twist
to the typical suspense novels that I read. Usually, some man is the main
character, who swoops in to rescue the girl, solve the mystery, and set all
things right. Not so with this novel. The main character is a delightful woman
named Grace, who is a brilliant archaeologist, but definitely no Indiana Jones.
More comfortable digging and researching than getting involved in international
“incidents,” Grace is lured (or dragged, she’d admit) into intrigue and danger
when she discovers her daughter, Maggie, has been kidnapped. Like a mama
grizzly, Grace heads out to find and rescue her daughter, get the bad guys, and
make her daughter comply with her demands (essentially, go home and stay out of
trouble). But Maggie has uncovered a disastrous plot that could affect the
entire Middle East. And only Maggie (and now Grace) can do something to stop
the mayhem and evil.
When Camels Fly, of course, has intrigue and
suspense, action-packed scenes, some fun humor, and vivid descriptions of
Israel and the Middle East that will make you think you’re there in the middle
of the action. But its strength really lies in its characters, in particular
the mother-daughter relationship with its friendship and tension, which will
have you rooting for the dynamic duo. These women are intelligent and strong.
No swooning here, readers. And for those readers who still love a bit of
romance, this novel provides twists and hints at love blooming. There's married
love (the reader watches a “real” marriage between Grace and her husband and
how they process the struggles of staying in love after decades), love lost but
possibly found (Grace’s son and “the one” he let get away, to his great
distress, or did he?), and love begun (Maggie meets a potential “one” or two
suitors).
The first in a series, you won’t want to miss
When Camels Fly. It’s a fun read—maybe even something you could read with your
mom!"—Ginger Kolbaba, author of
Desperate Pastors Wives and A Matter of Wife and Death
"I picked up When Camels Fly, and I couldn't
put it down because the dramatic opening hooked me.
Right off the bat, the relationship between Grace
Madison and her grown daughter, Maggie, was committed, funny, and endearing —
ideal, actually. They’re smart, adventurous women stranded in Israel, running
for their lives, initially unaware that Grace’s husband Mark and son Jeff are
in hot pursuit.
Author NLB Horton’s vigorous dialogue moved the
story along, and portrayed each character as uniquely intriguing. Her
descriptions of Israel and Jordan were an enjoyable way to learn more about
that part of the world, and it’s obvious she’s “been there, done that.” I felt
as if I were in the markets and atop the camels, participating in the story.
One of the most interesting aspects of When Camels Fly is that it’s
contemporary suspense from a woman’s viewpoint, set in a part of the world
normally filtered through a male lens. And it presents the region in a
realistic, approachable way.
I particularly appreciated Horton’s strong
portrayal of the squadron of elderly intelligence agents. I don’t think I’ve
ever encountered a novel in which senior citizens (and I am one) were crafted
with such lively respect.
The Madison family is a refreshing, healthy model
in the world of contemporary literature, where dysfunctional or overly
simplistic family portrayals reign. When I discovered the end of the novel
alluded to the story continuing in the next book in the series, I was
delighted. I look forward to continuing the adventure begun in When Camels
Fly."- Lillian Bohannon, Reader
About NLB Horton:
After an award-winning detour through journalism and
marketing and a graduate degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, NLBHorton
returned to writing fiction. She has surveyed Israeli archaeological digs
accompanied by artillery rounds from Syria and machine gun fire from Lebanon.
Explored Machu Picchu after training with an Incan shaman. And consumed
afternoon tea across five continents.
When Camels Fly is her first novel. Her
second, The Brothers’ Keepers, will be available November
2014.
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I was not compensated in anyway for this post. Any reviews expressed on this blog are completely my own and received this book for review purposes only.
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