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Review: McKenzie

Sunday, October 10, 2010

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McKenzie
by Penny Zeller
TAGS: Family Drama, Romance

This historical novel, set in 1881, a “prairie romance”, is the first in Penny Zeller’s Montana Skies series. The well-conceived plot of this novel is typical of most historical romances. A damsel in distress—an evil villain— a handsome romance interest—conflict between the central character and the romantic interest—and a final resolution with a happily ever after ending. 

McKenzie Worthington, the central character, is a young and naïve high society Bostonian, who, in an attempt to rescue her youngest sister from a dangerous situation, heads to the Montana wilderness. 

Fortunately for the reader, this novel is saved from the mundane and totally predicable by Zeller’s strength as a writer. Her story line is meticulous. The faith elements are strong. The plot elements are reasonably complex. Zeller’s characters come to life with richness and vibrancy.

Readers who love the historical romance genre will find McKenzie a step above the rest and will find their own faith strengthened as they reflect on the message of God’s sovereign power woven throughout the novel.




Reviewer: Janice E. Daku

17 comments:

Unknown said...

This looks like a typr of book I would like, and I would love the chance to win, thankyou!!

John Hileman said...

Hi hannah. Thanks for stopping by. Send a quick email to christianfictionBR[@]gmail[dot]com, so we can contact you if you win.

In Christ,

John Hileman
Managing Editor
CFBR

christine said...

This book sounds really interesting, would love to win it!!

Anonymous said...

Oh, count me in again John. Your biggest fan!!
martha.cook@myfairpoint.net

Unknown said...

Merrianne would love to read this book, and if I had a spare moment I would read it too!
Beth@trm5.com

John Hileman said...

Send me an email Christine, so I'll have your email address, to contact you.

John Hileman
Managing Editor
CFBR

Unknown said...

I have been wanting to pick this one up at the local Christian bookstore, it looks really good!! Would love the chance to win! THANKS!
bdbund@msn.com

Getting Your Read On said...

These are some of my favorite kinds of books to read. Fingers crossed to win! Thanks!
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Katherine said...

My favorite genre! Thanks!
katsaddressATgmailDOTcom

LJ said...

Sounds awesome. Can't wait to get my hands on a copy. I must make a mental note to look this author up and find more.

Meg said...

This sounds like a really cool book! I'll have to look around for more!

Laura at Library of Clean Reads said...

Haven't read Keller yet, but historical fiction is my thing. Thanks for this giveaway! Sending you an email next.

Patsy said...

This book sounds great. Looking forward to reading this one.
plhouston(at)bellsouth(dot)net

Marilyn said...

This book sounds very interesting, looking forwarded to reading the book.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

Unknown said...

I am currently in Israel, so please bare with me on this weeks drawing. I'll be back in 6 days.

Unknown said...

I am not able to post a video from my location here in Israel, so I'm going to have to forgo a video this week. I'll draw a name and post a winner tomorrow. It is currently 7:24pm here, so I'll be in bed once all the names are in.

Shabat Shalom
John Hileman
Managing Editor
CFBR

Penny Zeller said...

Hello Everyone!
I want to thank you all for stopping by and entering the contest to win a signed copy of "McKenzie." Thank you also for your kind comments about my book. I am humbled that the Lord would use me to minister to others through my writing.

May the Lord bless you!

Writing for His Glory,
Penny Zeller

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