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Stop & Read "In the Blood"

2/17/2012

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Stop.

Genealogists and family historians, stop what you are doing right now and read this.

You absolutely must read the book In the Blood by Steve Robinson.

Take a break from your own research and see what happens when a very creative person's mind takes some genealogical ideas and fleshes out a story of intrigue, mystery, and murder. If I had been reading a paper copy, I'd call this one a page turner, but as it happens I was reading it on my new Nook Tablet, Valentina. [Yes, I name my gadgets. Makes it easier to curse at them when they don't work.]

I stayed up late to read it. I woke up early [in part because of my Pug, Millie] to read it. And I read when I should have been blogging. It was that good.

It was good to see characters I could relate to on a genealogical level. Mr. Robinson did not assume I was dumb and wouldn't have a clue as to what he was talking about. Through his characters he briefly explained in dialogue or in a action what was going on genealogy-wise, and I appreciated that immensely.

I read a lot, especially suspense murder mysteries, and I can truly say that In the Blood is on par with the best. Then add the genealogy part, and, well, this one is a winner.

Mr. Robinson weaves a multi-layered tale with the flawed protagonist, Jefferson Tayte, being pushed out of his comfort zone to search for the answer. Kinda like what we genealogists and family historians do every day. We research the past looking for answers about our ancestors and our ourselves.

Does Tayte find the answers? I dunno. You're gonna have to read it. All 877 pages of it. [Told you he fleshes it out.]

~Caroline

[Note: I am an affiliate for both Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. What does this mean? Well, if you choose to purchase a copy of the book by selecting one of the image links below, I will receive a small commission for referring you. Does this mean I totally made up this review so that you'd buy a copy? No. If this book sucked, I would have said, "This book sucked."  I'll read anything, but I don't suggest books for others to read lightly. If you like murder mysteries and genealogy, then I think you'll like this book. And if you'd like to purchase it, here's some links to help you do that. And if enough people buy it through my links, perhaps I can support my habit of reading. I know my husband would like that. For more information about my associations and affiliations with companies and my disclosure please visit my Disclosure Page.]


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4 Comments
Stephanie Pitcher Fishman link
2/17/2012 06:30:33 am

I really, REALLY want to read it now!

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Beth Sparrow
2/17/2012 06:36:29 am

The paperback copy is only 312 pages, and the print is large so easy to read. Just FYI.

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Caroline Pointer
2/17/2012 08:34:08 am

Thanks, Beth, for pointing that out. It's 877 DIGITAL pages.

Thanks for commenting!
~C

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Lynn Palermo link
2/17/2012 10:33:03 am

I just featured this book on Monday Morning Mentions, it is sitting on my Kindle waiting to be read

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