All That Is Secret - (An Annalee Spain Mystery) by Patricia Raybon (Hardcover)
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- From award-winning author Patricia Raybon comes a compelling new historical mystery series, a riveting puzzle confronting the hidden secrets of class, race, family, and love.
- Christy Awards (First Novel) 2022 1st Winner
- Author(s): Patricia Raybon
- 400 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian
- Series Name: An Annalee Spain Mystery
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"In the winter of 1923, Professor Annalee Spain--a daring but overworked theologian at a small Chicago Bible college--receives a cryptic telegram calling her home to Denver to solve the mystery of the murder of her beloved but estranged father. For a young Black woman, searching for answers in a city ruled by the KKK could mean real danger. Still, with her literary hero Sherlock Holmes as inspiration, Annalee launches her hunt for clues, attracting two surprising allies: Eddie, a relentless young white boy searching for his missing father, and Jack, a handsome Black pastor who loves nightclub dancing and rides in his sporty car, awakening Annalee's heart to the surprising highs and lows of romantic love. With their help, Annalee follows clues that land her among Denver's powerful elite. But when their sleuthing unravels sinister motives and deep secrets, Annalee confronts the dangerous truths and beliefs that could make her a victim too."--Book Synopsis
From award-winning author Patricia Raybon comes a compelling new historical mystery series, a riveting puzzle confronting the hidden secrets of class, race, family, and love.Can an amateur detective solve the cold case mystery of her lost father's murder?
In the winter of 1923, Professor Annalee Spain--a daring but overworked theologian at a small Chicago Bible college--receives a cryptic telegram calling her home to Denver to solve the mystery of the murder of her beloved but estranged father and find justice for him.
For a young Black woman, searching for answers in a city ruled by the KKK could mean real danger. Still, with her literary hero Sherlock Holmes as inspiration, Annalee launches her investigation of the crime, attracting two surprising allies: Eddie, a relentless young white boy searching for his missing father, and Jack, a handsome Black pastor who loves nightclub dancing and rides in his sporty car, awakening Annalee's heart to the surprising highs and lows of romantic love.
With their help, Annalee follows clues that land her among Denver's powerful elite. But when their sleuthing unravels sinister motives and deep secrets, Annalee confronts the dangerous truths and beliefs that could make her a victim too.
- A thrilling historical fiction novel filled with faith and courage
- Features a glittering, Roaring 20s setting
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Series Title: An Annalee Spain Mystery
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Christian
Publisher: Tyndale Fiction
Theme: Historical
Format: Hardcover
Author: Patricia Raybon
Language: English
Street Date: October 5, 2021
TCIN: 84601028
UPC: 9781496458377
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-7109
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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J Ricks - 4 years ago
Patricia Raybon’s debut of her historical mystery ‘All That Is Secret’ is AMAZING! Raybon has achieved success with this novel, first in a new series. It is fast-paced, honest and raw, with characters I long to know more about. Meet Annalee Spain, a theology professor and amateur sleuth but no amateur at life. Annalee finds herself up to a monumental task of trying to solve the mystery surrounding her father’s death. When this smart protagonist travels by rail from Chicago to Denver during the winter of 1929, she encounters twists and turns that puts her life (and lives of others) in constant danger. Raybon’s pearls of Christian wisdom and thought are sprinkled throughout the chapters as Annalee relies on her wit, gut and faith. Patricia Raybon is a talented author with skill and style of turning a phrase. Her use of descriptive and figurative language creates a magnificent story that is authentic and fresh. The character Annalee is honest and displays raw truth. We seldom can admit when our own faith waivers. But Raybon peels away the layers of Annalee’s angst like an onion. Annalee thinks about the past year and admits to herself that she is “ so blasted confounded with God.” Wow! I can certainly identify with this truly multifaceted character. Will amateur sleuth, Annalee Spain solve the murder of her cherished but alienated father? Or instead, will Annalee become another victim of yet another unsolved murder? Looking for a thrilling novel to add to your Must Read List? Allow Patricia Raybon to take you into the past to places where mystery, faith and emotions intersect. The elements in this historical mystery work very well to bring forth a lesson of spiritual awaking.
TWISTS AND TURNS APLENTY
5 out of 5 stars
Sarah writes too - 4 years ago
History, mystery, romance and Gospel all mixed into a fast paced, mind-bending plot that kept me guessing until the very end. The opening chapters are like getting on an old-fashioned wooden rollercoaster. Suspense builds as it creaks and clanks up that first tall hill. Then, when it lets go at the top the twists, turns and plunges just keep coming. Patricia Raybon has created a thoroughly likable main character in Annalee Spain, a Bible scholar, who leaves her teaching position in Chicago to solve her father’s murder in Denver during the 1920s when the KKK held sway. Annalee is a black woman. So, the danger is very real. But not all of the villains are white, nor are all of the good guys black. By the end of the story, Annalee, who has struggled with doubts about her faith throughout, has preached an effective sermon without ever letting it get in the way of the plot. Although I received an electronic Advance Reader Copy of this book from the publisher, the opinions above are my own.
Compelling Story, Beautifully Written
5 out of 5 stars
Liza Loves Books - 4 years ago
All That Is Secret is the riveting story of Professor Annalee Spain's quest to unravel the mystery of her father's murder. I was completely absorbed by page 2 of the Prologue and found the setting and period details of Denver in the late 1920s especially fascinating. Patricia's precise narrative and well-drawn characters make this book a joy to read from start to finish, and I'll be thinking about this story for a long time to come. A stellar debut!