Where the Fire Falls

Karen Barnett is writing a series of books about the National Parks and the history of the parks.  It's a fascinating series of books, even though there are only two books so far.  I love these books, absolutely lovee them.  The first book about Mount Rainier is reviewed here.  Where the Fire Falls takes the reader into Yosemite National Park and into Olivia Rutherford's life. 

Olivia is an artist and needs the assignment to have enough money for her sisters to live with her. Her agent, Frank, is not exactly an honest man and takes advantage of her art in the most sinister ways he can. 

While Olivia is living in the park, she is given the services of a guide, Clark Johnson, who has had his reputation blown to smithereens by a parishioner at his former church. 

There is quite a bit of spiritual depth in this book--especially about listening to God and allowing Him to guide our steps, about understanding the care that God takes of us, and about letting Him be in control of the details of our lives.  I will always enjoy the fiction books that teach me something besides the coos and goos of romance. This book fits my bill precisely. 

Five Stars, Two Thumbs Up, and a watercolor painting of your favorite Yosemite scene.

My thanks to to Waterbrook/Multnomah for allowing me to read and review this book.