tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post4038803745446291953..comments2024-03-29T08:39:57.608-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: What We Have Written Week: HID FROM OUR EYESJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56340003990085047342019-12-31T00:51:40.197-05:002019-12-31T00:51:40.197-05:00I am very happy that Julia Fletcher-Fleming is bac...I am very happy that Julia Fletcher-Fleming is back and will soon publish Hid From Our Eyes, her ninth book in the Clare Ferguson / Russ Van Alstyne mystery series. I received an Advance Readers Copy of this book and loved it.<br />The time setting alternates between the month of August in 1952, 1972 and “present day” which I estimate to be 2004. The Washington County Fair is just beginning, the carnival is setting up in each of the three time frames and the dead body of a pretty young woman is found on the same rural road near Miller’s Kill. In all three cases her underwear, shoes, stockings and purse are missing. The police were unable to determine cause of death in 1952 or 1972 and Russ Van Alstyne and the Miller’s Kill Police Department are facing the same dilemma with the third victim. They are hoping that more advanced forensic testing in the present day will assist them in solving the most recent mysterious death and perhaps make connections with the 1952 and 1972 deaths.<br />Russ and his police department are short staffed and facing a November town referendum that will determine whether Miller’s Kill will continue to have a local police force or if the State Police will assume all protection responsibilities for the community. Nevertheless, the need to investigate and determine the woman’s cause of death and learn if or how the three deaths over 54 years are connected. The final solution is cleverly developed and the guilty parties and the reason for the murders was a surprise to me.<br />It was wonderful to discover that Russ has overcome his misgivings about fatherhood during Clare’s pregnancy and is a loving father to their infant son, Ethan. Clare is a caring mother and is overwhelmed with her pastoral responsibilities and lack of sleep as she is awakened during the night to nurse Ethan. Her demons continue to pursue her. In spite of the stress, she is able to assist Russ in discovering whodunit.<br />I have read the first eight books in the series two times because I love the characters, the great plots and the author’s wonderful writing style. I am thrilled to have been selected to read and review the Advance Reader’s Edition of Hid From Our Eyes and loved this book as much as the others. Now I can’t wait for the tenth book to be published.Mary Allison Yonanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03685938855418412202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87095213152819254742019-02-21T21:56:41.331-05:002019-02-21T21:56:41.331-05:00I have read the entire series at least 5 times. Y...I have read the entire series at least 5 times. Your characters are so real and you write beautifully. I am so happy to hear that you are at a better place in your life that allowed you to do what you love, WRITE! I am anxiously awaiting Hid From Our Eyes! Congratulations! 1drumgrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174367420213763753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46036960456932748252019-02-18T15:25:35.094-05:002019-02-18T15:25:35.094-05:00In a strange way, I have, too. I'm excited to ...In a strange way, I have, too. I'm excited to start the next book when I'm finished with edits on this one.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79337162228612122672019-02-18T15:24:55.394-05:002019-02-18T15:24:55.394-05:00I hope you'll enjoy it, Jana!I hope you'll enjoy it, Jana!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12618074158308615042019-02-18T15:24:28.916-05:002019-02-18T15:24:28.916-05:00Thank you, Jane. You make me blush.Thank you, Jane. You make me blush.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89681082076828517812019-02-18T15:24:03.157-05:002019-02-18T15:24:03.157-05:00Thanks, Julia!Thanks, Julia!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24906906101760094572019-02-18T07:04:06.647-05:002019-02-18T07:04:06.647-05:00Great news!! So glad I have time to re-read all th...Great news!! So glad I have time to re-read all the novels over again before the next one. I've really missed them.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348453705360160803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71053066426491638832019-02-16T22:56:44.636-05:002019-02-16T22:56:44.636-05:00Congrats Julia! Looking forward to reading it!Congrats Julia! Looking forward to reading it!Jana Leah Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07492395947508454607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69014661563092853642019-02-16T22:42:14.919-05:002019-02-16T22:42:14.919-05:00Oh how wonderful that you made it to the light. Y...Oh how wonderful that you made it to the light. You are a strong woman, a talented author and a warrior. I have such admiration for you. Congratulations for all your achievements and thank you for sharing your wonderful gift of writing with us. Peace. janeellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04342748503601153640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83341762234511427052019-02-16T20:30:15.662-05:002019-02-16T20:30:15.662-05:00Julia, this is so great to hear! Thank you.Julia, this is so great to hear! Thank you.Julia Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094336744055654816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15295435703426261232019-02-16T19:58:47.616-05:002019-02-16T19:58:47.616-05:00Humming it now. Humming it now. Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34166078302506662452019-02-16T19:39:15.055-05:002019-02-16T19:39:15.055-05:00You and me both, Gram!You and me both, Gram!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62427519459361844822019-02-16T19:38:52.449-05:002019-02-16T19:38:52.449-05:00Thank you, Emily, and thank the members of your bo...Thank you, Emily, and thank the members of your book club for me!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91496733862685683122019-02-16T19:38:06.060-05:002019-02-16T19:38:06.060-05:00Agrees, Kimberly. For such a prolific writer, King...Agrees, Kimberly. For such a prolific writer, King is absolutely convincing in his portrayal of being blocked by grief and circumstance.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76619154679106692012019-02-16T19:36:06.082-05:002019-02-16T19:36:06.082-05:00Excellent choice, Claire!Excellent choice, Claire!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64109762817635526902019-02-16T19:35:46.561-05:002019-02-16T19:35:46.561-05:00I'll see if I can get booksellers to play it w...I'll see if I can get booksellers to play it when I'm on tour, Readerkay!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9437735205981618112019-02-16T19:33:39.521-05:002019-02-16T19:33:39.521-05:00Thank you so much, Annette!Thank you so much, Annette!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68240825145909370652019-02-16T19:33:17.603-05:002019-02-16T19:33:17.603-05:00I'll have to start saying "Winter is Comi...I'll have to start saying "Winter is Coming" in all my publicity materials!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44597536971032676132019-02-16T19:32:36.136-05:002019-02-16T19:32:36.136-05:00Thank you, Elisabeth.Thank you, Elisabeth.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36274724448732710312019-02-16T19:32:09.479-05:002019-02-16T19:32:09.479-05:00Ann, we ran into that conundrum for the first time...Ann, we ran into that conundrum for the first time when the Sailor was home for Christmas with the Very serious Girlfriend. We went out for the evening. He parked, jumped out...and froze, like a computer trying to run two conflicting orders!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84802074389090661502019-02-16T19:30:12.215-05:002019-02-16T19:30:12.215-05:00Thank you, Rhonda! I've been truly blessed wit...Thank you, Rhonda! I've been truly blessed with readers who have stuck with me for such a long time.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90765855076226013202019-02-16T19:29:20.600-05:002019-02-16T19:29:20.600-05:00Thank you, Mary+! I always consider it praise of t...Thank you, Mary+! I always consider it praise of the highest order (no pun intended)when clergy like my work. It is SO good to feel, well, normal again.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15358487216612638632019-02-16T19:26:05.976-05:002019-02-16T19:26:05.976-05:00Pat, it's from the hymn "Immortal, Invisi...Pat, it's from the hymn "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise."Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85742261991036122952019-02-16T19:25:24.078-05:002019-02-16T19:25:24.078-05:00Oh, Albany. I was there with Ross and Youngest. We...Oh, Albany. I was there with Ross and Youngest. We had the best time.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36313499096452820032019-02-16T18:38:54.849-05:002019-02-16T18:38:54.849-05:00I loved the march...and am very much looking forwa...I loved the march...and am very much looking forward to Jan./Feb. of 2020!Gramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027824918114690029noreply@blogger.com