Thursday, September 14, 2017

Under Fire by Linda Shenton Matchett

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About the Book



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Book title: Under Fire
Author: Linda Shenton Matchett
Release date: July 25, 2017
Genre: Mystery
Journalist Ruth Brown’s sister Jane is pronounced dead after a boating accident in April 1942. Because Jane’s body is missing, Ruth is convinced her sister is still alive. During her investigation, Ruth becomes suspicious about Jane’s job. Eventually Ruth follows clues to war-torn London. By the time she uncovers the truth about Jane’s disappearance, she has stumbled on black marketers, resistance fighters and the IRA – all of whom may want her dead.
 My Review:
Ruth's sister is dead and it just doesn't add up. How could her skilled at swimming sister and her friend, just drown in a boating accident? Ruth is a reporter, she starts digging. That starts with finding things in her sister's room that only add to the mystery and cause her to take a new route to find answers. Between the empty coffin they buried and the nagging questions that lead all over the place, this book was quite fascinating. Where was God when her sister Jane's life was at stake? Ruth is more than worked up, and the way it's written makes me really involved with Ruth's story, her issues, and her plight. How will this work out in the end?  

About the Author 

linda-eLinda Shenton Matchett is a journalist, blogger, and author. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, a stone’s throw from Fort McHenry, Linda has lived in historical places most of her life. She is a volunteer docent at the Wright Museum of WWII and as a Trustee for the Wolfeboro Public Library. Active in her church Linda serves as treasurer, usher, choir member, and Bible study leader. She is author of several romance novellas and novelettes. Under Fire, the first in her trilogy about amateur sleuth/war correspondent Ruth Brown, has just been released by eLectio Publishing (electiopublishing.com). 

Guest Post from Linda Shenton Matchett

Writers are often asked where they get ideas for their stories. Many authors start with a “what if” scenario (e.g. what if the fate of a world lies in the hands of a young man who must return a ring of great power to its place of origin: The Lord of the Rings).Other authors find inspiration in news articles (Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express). I begin my stories by creating the main character.
As a former Human Resources professional, I am fascinated by the history of women’s employment and enjoy reading about those who trail blazed in industries and positions formerly dominated by men. When I was trying to decide what my protagonist should do for a living, I knew she needed a job that allowed her freedom of movement, but nothing seemed to fit until I saw a museum exhibit about women war correspondents. Of the 1,600 journalists who received government accreditation, only 127 were female.
In order to get a sense of what these women experienced (derision, hostility, sexual harassment, and more) I read their memoirs, autobiographies, diaries, and articles. As an accredited correspondent they were supposed to received meals, transport to the front, and transmission of their articles. Many military officers refused to take the women into combat zones, so they had to get there any way they could, such as Martha Gellhorn who stowed away on a hospital ship and hid in the head to reach Normandy and cover D-day. It is my hope that Under Fire honors these brave and tenacious women in some small way.

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Giveaway

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To celebrate her tour, Linda is giving away a grand prize consisting of:
copy of the book, Box of English Tea, Typewriter notepad, and Rosie the Riveter socks!! Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! 
https://promosimple.com/ps/c221

6 comments:

  1. Thanks for hosting me! You have a wonderful blog site.

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  2. Sounds like a page-turner! I can't wait to read Under Fire.

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  3. There is some much great information here. Thank you so much.

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  4. Dear Ms. Matchett,

    Thank you so much for stopping by. I'm so glad you enjoyed my site. :)

    Blessings, Carol :)

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  5. Hi Caryl,

    I hope you get to read it soon! :)

    Blessings, Carol

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  6. Hi Penny,

    You're most welcome! I'm glad you liked my review and my site!

    Blessings, Carol :)

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