The Last Hours by Minette Walters

August 10th, 2018 Kimberly Review 36 Comments

10th Aug
The Last Hours by Minette Walters

The Last Hours by Minette Walters takes near the port in Dorsetshire in June 1348 where it is believed the Black Death (plague) entered England.  With her husband away, Lady Anne of Develish along with her serfs take drastic measures to ensure their safety. Isolation, discord and danger made for a clever tale.

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Dread Nation by Justina Ireland

June 11th, 2018 Kimberly Review 58 Comments

11th Jun
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland

Dread Nation by Justina Ireland is an alternate historical fiction where the Civil War ended when the dead rose hungry. Narrated by Bahni Turpin I quickly found myself caught up in this tale. A clever, sassy, kick-ass heroine and fantastic world-building left me itching for book two.

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As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner

April 6th, 2018 Kimberly Review 55 Comments

6th Apr
As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner

As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner was a poignant story set in 1900’s Philadelphia and a portion takes place during World War I, the Spanish Flu and eventual Prohibition. Narrated by Cassandra Morris, Tavia Gilbert, Jorjeana Marie, Abigail Revasch this brilliantly crafted historical fiction shares the Bright families triumphs, heartaches and the bonds that tie them.

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