Episode 44 - Chat with Founder and Owner of Celebrate Lit, Sandy Barela

Christian Historical Fiction Talk

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The Last Gasp by Chautona Havig
At the pinnacle of his Hollywood career, Garrison Prince’s reign ends tonight. As Gary Prinz, he can pursue his Bible education & marry the girl of his dreams. He never imagined trading the silver screen for a pulpit would wreak such havoc. A cigarillo girl, Lucinda Ashton spends her days with her boyfriend, Gary, & her evenings selling candy to the Hollywood elite at the Taj Mahal Theater.When gunshots ring out just as intermission begins, Lucinda finds herself in the middle of a brouhaha that leaves 3 dead, & no one has a clue why.
A Giant Murder by Marji Laine
Josephine Jacobs was just doing her job, serving at an exclusive party, so why is she now being accused of shooting TG Taggert? With her long-time friend, Office Porter O’Brien, Josie sets out to clear her name & find out who really killed “the giant".
When the Pilot Falls by April Hayman
In 1923, there aren’t many pilots, but Willie Labeau didn’t let that stop her. Hugh Taylor needs a stunt plane pilot, & Willie sets off for California & life as his pilot. There’s just one thing she has to do in addition to flying. Leave his past alone. A fierce air race, a sincere act of humility—are they enough to free Hugh & give Willie a chance to be with him forever?
Murder at the Empire by Cathe Swanson
Gayle Wells is a killer organist, but does a killer have her in his sights? John Starek fills his theater with fine artwork. He’s pleased to have one of the country’s first female organists. Then the Empire’s treasures start disappearing & employees start dying. Are a few pieces of art really motive for the murders? Will Gayle be next?
The Lost Dutchman's Secret by Rebekah Jones
Deeply in debt to Charles Sinclair, Dorothy Hodges’ father finally promises she’ll pay & in gold, no less. When Charles Sinclair ends up dead, Dorothy is the prime suspect, but Sinclair’s son isn’t so certain. Together they work to clear her name & find the real murderer of the Superstitions.
The Nutcracker's Suite by Chautona Havig
When mob king Mario Topo’s enforcer goes missing after a body is found in his hotel suite, the race is on. Police & mobsters are after Nicolo Natale, & he who finds Nicolo first might determine the enforcer’s fate. A race through the city, a new friend… or more… a new life in the offing. Nicolo & Clara must find who killed Topo’s man & why before the police arrest him or Topo’s men bump him & Clara off.
Silencing the Siren by Denise Barela
Andrew Grayson thought he had everything until he met her. Andrew has always gotten whatever he wanted almost before he knew he wanted it. What more could a young man desire? When things don’t add up, Andrew begins asking some difficult questions, the most important being, “What happened to the little mermaid of the Coney Island freak show?”

Slashed Canvas by Liz Tolsma
Grand Duchess Katarina escaped Russia, arriving in Paris just before the birth of her twin girls. She haunts the Louvre, spending hours gazing at one painting. When she returns home to find her daughters missing, Timothy offers his assistance. Together they put together clues to a puzzle they must complete before the kidnapper ensures Katarina & her daughters are never reunited.