Friday Book Pick: Tempting Titles for Teens

For suspense lovers: Brandilyn Collins is one of the Christian market’s best suspense authors and she and her daughter Amberly recently paired up to write a series of books for the young adult market. In the Rayne Tour series, Shaley O’Connor, the sixteen-year-old daughter of a rock star, has it all—until murder crashes her world. I’ve read the first two books of the series: Always Watching and Last Breath. A third book, Final Touch, released in May and I’m looking forward to reading it, as well. This is much more intense than the stuff I typically read as a teenager, but this generation is also more accustomed to CSI than Little House on the Prairie. As in all of her books, Collins expertly weaves her suspense with a solid Christian message.

For Fantasy Fans: In the past I have recommended Bryan Davis’ books (see previous Friday Book Pick) and I hear that he has several new titles out that fantasy/speculative fiction fans would enjoy. Another writer that I have recently discovered is Andrew Peterson. His whimsical style is engaging for all ages, and the odd character and creatures that populate his books (such as”Toothy Cows”) will definitely keep readers turning pages in wonder. I thoroughly loved the first book of his Wingfeather Series, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness: Adventure. Peril. Lost Jewels. And the Fearsome Toothy Cows of Skree.  How can you resist a title like that? I can’t wait to jump into Book Two, North! Or Be Eaten: Wild escapes. A desperate journey. And the ghastly Fangs of Dang.