About the Book
Book: Unshakable (Casts of Silver Book 4. It can be read as a standalone.)
Author: K.J Rowe
Genre: Teen / Y.A
Release date: January 13, 2025
Self-assured. Perceptive. Determined. Character traits Nick Marshall wears with pride, along with a bit of charm.
He knows himself and what his future holds.
At last, living the life he had long dreamed for himself as a Police Officer, Nick struggles to understand why things he witnessed as a first responder early in his career continue to haunt him. Reoccurring dreams grow a nagging anxiety which, combined with the stress of keeping up with his grueling work roster, as well as extracurricular activities, begin to shadow his professionalism.
Frustrated at himself slipping, Nick begins to take steps to ease his workload when his youth minister drops a bombshell on the Leadership Team that leaves them all reeling, but also sparks a question in Nick’s mind: was he really doing what God wanted him to do?
With rumors starting at work amid a sense of impending threat, Nick continues to pursue the life he’s long envisaged for himself, believing the blessings of God are still upon him. However, when he finds himself in mortal danger, Nick is forced to reconsider everything he’d come to believe and the plans he had for himself.
Will Nick win the battle within his mind and decode the will of God for his life? Will he be willing to let go of his own will and take hold of God’s?
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My Thoughts:
Nick is all set. He has started his career as a police officer; has a girl he is serious about and a great group of friends that help keep him on the straight and narrow. Yet Nick feels like there is a change in the air. He is also dealing with some PTSD from an accident he was on the scene for, and it is giving him some major nightmares. There is also a thread of danger due to some bad decisions a friend has made. This decision has put him and all of his friends and their families in danger.
Like Nick, we can sometimes be very assured of our futures. What we are going to do, where we are going, etc. And like Nick we can certainly be thrown off balance when those dreams and goals are challenged by something else. Something better possibly, but certainly something different. I was also intrigued by a certain speculation that pops up in the story too.
Nick is in for a lot of changes and challenges that are coming his way. I felt for Nick and I am curious as to what is next for this group of friends.
I was provided a copy of this novel from the author. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.
About the Author
More from K.J.
Hey! Thanks for stopping by!
Casts of Silver is my debut five book series. After a nagging conviction to write, I asked the Lord what it was He wanted me to pen down. The very next morning, I awoke with five clear stories in my mind.
Unshakable is book 4, of 5. It’s been an incredible journey for me writing this series with each of stories including a part of my own testimony. The series is centered around five youth group leaders, with the stories looking at very real circumstances that young people face in today’s world without sugar coating consequences of individual actions.
However, God is always at work.
But where is He when problems arise?
Well, He is always closer than you think and He’s always working for your good!
Now, who doesn’t love a great healthy(ish) treat while reading a fabulous book? I’ve recently come across this delicious cake recipe and thought I would share it with you all.
DATE CAKE
1.5C Boiling Water
70g dates, chopped
1 3/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
3/4C softened butter
1C Sugar (I used a little less)
2 eggs
2C Plain Flour
1/2 tsp salt
TOPPING
1/2C chocolate chips
1/2C sugar
1/2C chopped nuts of choice (I used Pecans, recipe uses walnuts)
METHOD
Preheat oven to 175C, grease 28x18cm lamington pan
Pour boiling water over dates, stir in 1tsp of Bicarbonate Soda. Stand until cool.
Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, then remaining bicarbonate of soda, sifted flour and salt. Fold in date mixture.
Pour into pan, sprinkle over the topping ingredients. Bake for 35-45mins.
Goes well cold or warm with cream. Enjoy!
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Giveaway
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This looks like a fantastic read. Thanks for sharing.
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