Enza by Kristy K. James Blog Tour Review and Giveaway

Enza by Kristy K. James

 It is a time of innocence and prosperity. The Women's Suffrage Movement gains more attention with each passing day. All across the country housewives and young ladies harbor hope that they might finally win the right to vote. Patriotism is at its peak as the war to end all wars rages an ocean away.

On the home front, in a small town in Michigan, life is being lived out like the pages of a Mark Twain novel. Until an unseen enemy, deadlier than any human adversary, threatens Mankind's very existence.

Elliot Owens - The only thing in the world that matters to Elliot is his wife and their five children,and he will do everything in his power to protect them.

Daniel Pullman - When his plans to join the Army are dashed following an injury, meeting the love of his life makes the disappointment easier to bear.

Colby Thornton - A devoted minister whose congregation loves him nearly as much as he loves them,Colby struggles with bitterness toward the wife who doesn't love him at all.

Marcus McClelland - One of the local funeral directors, Marcus lives his life avoiding close relationships because if he doesn't care about anyone,it won't hurt when he loses them.

Jonathon Owens - At ten years old all Jonathon dreams of is to be a war hero...by proving that his German neighbor is a spy.

Death spreads like wild fire, when all is said and done, will any of them survive? 

What some beta readers have said about Enza:

'I'm getting my thoughts together after just finishing reading your book. (Still wiping away tears). You did a very good job with the story. Am I saddened by the deaths? Most definitely. However knowing what I know of that time period they were realistically handled.'

'I finished the book sooner than I expected, mostly because I fell so completely in love with the people of Battle Creek. I cried through the last 3 chapters. Did you cry writing it? The story is wonderful, heartfelt, and gut wrenching.'

Authors Links:

blog: http://kristykjames.wordpress.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KristyKJames

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/kristykjames

Order Your Copy Here:  Amazon

About the Author:

She is the author of Reluctant Guardian, A Fine Mess, and The Stranger in my Head, with the fact-based fiction novel, Enza, to be released later this year.

Kristy currently lives in Michigan with her two children, too many pets and a husband who gives her the freedom to write to her hearts content.  She spends her time living in her make-believe worlds, cooking and baking up a storm, and doing her best to learn to say ‘no’ when stray animals wander into her large country yard.

My Thoughts:

Enza tells the tale of a small town in Michigan in 1918, war is still going on but the war seems far away in this idyllic little haven. Life is simpler then, lots of family values and close knit families and friends. A wonderful story that gives us a glimpse in to life in a bygone era. What we have only read about. But things can change in a minute and that is what happens when the Spanish Influenza hits. It leaves a devastating wave of death in it's path, killing over 600,000 and it does not discriminate on age but seems to be more severe with the young people. The worst epidemic in American history

The author does a remarkable job with this novel of real events in such a way that I found myself having a hard time reading the pages through my tears. It was as if I was there right along with the survivors of this terrible illness. A very emotional read for sure and one that should be read by anyone interested in historical fiction. I give it 5 stars...

Thank you to Lightening Book Promotions for my review copy of this book.

You can follow the blog tour here and comment on each blog post because Kristy is giving out TWO $25 gift cards and FIVE $10 gift cards to amazon.com

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