Luke Alexander’s father is “missing, presumed dead.” But Luke is confident that his father has set off on an adventure and needs his help. Searching through his father’s office, Luke – along with his friends Nathan, a pastor’s kid, and Lydia, a world traveler who knows several languages – discovers some confusing notes about Isaac Newton and finds a strange watch that once belonged to his grandfather. Knowing his archeologist father was on the hunt for Solomon’s temple, Luke and his friends decide to start a search of their own. Little do they know that their search will take them on the wildest adventures of their lives and make the stories of Solomon’s temple and other biblical events seem more real than they ever thought possible. But will their adventures lead them to Luke’s father, or will they only wind up with more questions than answers? Soldiers, Crystals, and Temples is an excellent book for anyone who loves a good adventure and who wants to find the truth that is found only in God’s Word. This first book in The Newton Chronicles will make history and the Bible come alive for readers both young and old.
Genre: Middle Grade Christian Fiction
Release date: November 22, 2022
Release date: November 22, 2022
Excerpt from The Newton Chronicles: Soldiers, Crystals, and Temples
A Very Orgel Lunch
I enjoy Mrs. Orgel’s cooking. Her meals are always better than whatever Mom puts together. I’m not sure why. Maybe it is because Mrs. Orgel has traveled a great deal and always fixes something exotic. Maybe it’s because my mom is always busy with work, so we eat a lot of take out. I like Mrs. Orgel’s food, but sometimes I can’t really determine what I am eating. It usually tastes pretty good, so I figure today it will be the same.
“Hello, Marjorie and Luke,” Mr. Orgel says opening the door.
“Hello,” replies my mother.
“Hi.” I enter the room full of souvenirs representing a well-traveled life.
“Lydia is in the den. Go on in.”
“Hey, Lydia,” I quietly say as I walk into the den. I have grown accustomed to these Sunday lunches when Lydia and I hardly speak. But we are both comfortable with this lack of conversation. Being in the same grade doesn’t mean you have to be friends. Lydia glances up from her book, smooths her already perfectly smoothed down brown hair, and says, “Hello.” She returns to her book without batting her long lashes my way. I have come to believe she has the longest eyelashes of anyone I have ever known.
“Hello, Marjorie and Luke,” Mr. Orgel says opening the door.
“Hello,” replies my mother.
“Hi.” I enter the room full of souvenirs representing a well-traveled life.
“Lydia is in the den. Go on in.”
“Hey, Lydia,” I quietly say as I walk into the den. I have grown accustomed to these Sunday lunches when Lydia and I hardly speak. But we are both comfortable with this lack of conversation. Being in the same grade doesn’t mean you have to be friends. Lydia glances up from her book, smooths her already perfectly smoothed down brown hair, and says, “Hello.” She returns to her book without batting her long lashes my way. I have come to believe she has the longest eyelashes of anyone I have ever known.
 Terry Overton | Terry Overton obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology and her Ed. D. in special education. She taught in public schools and was a school psychologist and a professor before retiring in 2016. She began her second “career” after retirement and now writes Christian fiction books and devotionals and hopes to share the Christian worldview through her writing. Her novels, middle grade readers, and picture books seek to entertain readers through the travel experiences and characters included in her books. She currently resides in Laguna Vista, Texas, near the Texas-Mexico border. She enjoys Biblical history and general Bible studies, writing, and enjoying family and friends. She has seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter. |
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Excerpt One: https://janemouttet.wordpress.com/2022/11/03/the-newton-chronicles-soldiers-crystals-and-temples-epic-book-launch-excerpt/
Excerpt Two: https://moments-of-beauty.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-newton-chronicles-soldiers-crystals.html
Excerpt Three: https://www.amoderndayfairytale.net/2022/10/the-newton-chronicles-soldiers-crystals.html
Excerpt Four: https://storiesbygina.wordpress.com/2022/11/03/the-newton-chronicles-soldiers-crystals-and-temples-epic-book-launch/
Excerpt Five: http://amandanicolle.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-newton-chronicles-soldiers-crystals.html?m=1
Excerpt Six: http://montanamade.weebly.com/tell-tale-book-reviews/epic-book-launch-the-newton-chronicles-soldiers-crystals-and-temples-by-terry-overton
Excerpt Seven: https://guildmaster97.wordpress.com/2022/11/03/the-newton-chronicles-soldiers-crystals-and-temples-excerpt/
Excerpt Two: https://moments-of-beauty.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-newton-chronicles-soldiers-crystals.html
Excerpt Three: https://www.amoderndayfairytale.net/2022/10/the-newton-chronicles-soldiers-crystals.html
Excerpt Four: https://storiesbygina.wordpress.com/2022/11/03/the-newton-chronicles-soldiers-crystals-and-temples-epic-book-launch/
Excerpt Five: http://amandanicolle.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-newton-chronicles-soldiers-crystals.html?m=1
Excerpt Six: http://montanamade.weebly.com/tell-tale-book-reviews/epic-book-launch-the-newton-chronicles-soldiers-crystals-and-temples-by-terry-overton
Excerpt Seven: https://guildmaster97.wordpress.com/2022/11/03/the-newton-chronicles-soldiers-crystals-and-temples-excerpt/
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