Ties that Blind Review, Guest Post and Giveaway!

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About the Book

 

Title:Ties that Blind

Author: Chautona HavigTiesThatBlind-sm

Release date: August, 2018

Genre: Suspense

He may not be the only person in the Rockland area to wake up without a memory, but he might be the only killer…

Simon Prescott, the latest victim of spontaneous amnesia in Rockland, is under suspicion of murder. The evidence, though weak and circumstantial, points only to him. He’s confident he didn’t do it, but there’s no way to prove it. Grieving for a wife he doesn’t remember, Simon refuses to allow his family in, refuses to cooperate with police, and is heading straight for the pokey if he doesn’t figure out something and fast.

Enter: Ella Weeks and Vikki Jeffries. The previous two victims are determined to help him, and with jail time looming, Simon capitulates. But what Vikki and Ella find as they work through Simon’s life reveals astounding and rather chilling evidence of a bigger scheme than any of them could have imagined.

They’re on the verge of total discovery, but the closer they get, the less confident they are that they want to know.

 

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My Perspective

 

Oh boy can Chautona Havig write a book. I mean, I’ve been a fan of her books for awhile, and I have loved all of them. But this? Wow. Not only has this series totally captivated me, but Simon’s story in particular had my full attention. As in, sleep wasn’t an option and neither was work, because Simon and I had some detective work to do. First of all, I absolutely could not imagine being in his shoes. Having no memory, learning your wife has died, and trying to put together all the pieces. I mean, who would have experience with this? But the way Chautona writes this novel is just so amazing to me. Almost like she had experienced it in her life. Simon’s thought process is so on point, and you find yourself right there with him, thinking the same thoughts and piecing the puzzle back together. And I have to tell you, it was fun to read! Be prepared to get sucked into the story line at the very beginning. I do have to tell you, if you have not read the first two books in this series, I highly recommend you do so. I guess technically this book could be read as a stand alone, but it is a much better experience having the back story.

Hidden inside the riveting plot is a deeper message. A message of faith, hope, and keeping your eyes on the Lord. It’s actually more than that, but it’s really something that the reader needs to experience for themselves, not something that can be pointed out. Chautona has the wonderful ability to paint a picture of the gospel in her stories. They are not at all preachy, and I almost dare to say that an unbeliever may not even see all of it. They will see a big faith message for sure, but I think this story gets a bit deeper than that. I challenge you to read this and then read it again. Make sure you’re “reading between the lines” and really think about what Chautona is saying. I promise you that you will not be sorry.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

 

 

 

About the Author

Chautona

 

The author of dozens of books in a variety of genres, Chautona Havig lives and writes in California’s Mojave Desert where she uses story to nudge her readers to the feet of the Master Storyteller.

 

 

 

 

Guest Post from Chautona

 

WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN, ANYWAY?

“So why is this series called ‘Sight Unseen’ if it’s about people who lose their memories? Why the vision references?”

I can’t pretend I wanted to answer her question. She isn’t the first to ask, and I doubt she’ll be the last. I tried to explain.

Look, it’s a valid question. Originally, the first book was called From the Cinders, and if it had remained a stand-alone book, it still would be. But when I finished with another person waking up to no memories and a hint that something sinister might be behind it all, I had to change it to fit two books—no, three!

Recall. Rewind. Refresh. I liked those titles. But that still didn’t give me the name of a series. I kept studying. Tried again.

I read what would become None So Blind three times in a row, if I recall correctly. And as I read it, a theme emerged. Ella Weeks hadn’t been blind to her faults even before her memory loss. Even her husband hadn’t been, despite his obvious love for her. But those around her had been blind to her awareness of those faults—to her silent cries for help in overcoming them.

WILL NOT SEE EMERGED WITH A SIMILAR THEME.

Vikki had a past that she hid from and refused to acknowledge. And even as those around her drew closer to provide support, she still managed to block out all that she found frightening—even physically shutting down and shutting out life.

So, when it came time to plan the final book in the series, the one that would now tie together everything that had happened, I knew I wanted something that also fit with the other titles. And one night it came to me. Ties That Blind. So often our ties to people blind us to their faults—to the destructive influences they have in our lives. And Simon Prescott will learn that lesson in a rather lonely, horrible way.

THE SIGHT UNSEEN SERIES REMINDS US OF WHAT PAUL SAID IN CORINTHIANS.

Now we see through dark glasses… we can’t really make it all out. But with the Lord, when we’re truly with Him in eternity, we’ll see things as clearly as we do when we are face to face.

And that’s what faith is all about, right? It’s the “substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” When we “buy in” to the Lord Jesus, we’re taking it all in faith. We’re trusting in Him, “Sight Unseen,” just as the characters in this series do with every element of their lives.

I hope their journeys bless you as they have me as I wrote them.

 

 

Blog Stops

 

Live. Love. Read. , August 18

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, August 18

Inklings and notions, August 19

Blossoms and Blessings, August 19

Fiction Aficionado, August 20

Among the Reads, August 20

Kaylee’s Kind Of Writes, August 21

Blogging With Carol, August 21

D’S QUILTS & BOOKS, August 22

Lots of Helpers, August 22

Cordially Barbara, August 23

All-of-a-kind Mom, August 23

Multifarious, August 24

Christian Bookaholic, August 24

proud to be an autism mom, August 25

Bibliophile Reviews, August 25

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 25

Texas Book-aholic, August 26

Janices book reviews, August 26

A Reader’s Brain, August 27

Jeanette’s Thoughts, August 27

Maureen’s Musings, August 28

Carpe Diem, August 28

Margaret Kazmierczak, August 29

A Baker’s Perspective, August 29

Bigreadersite, August 30

Mary Hake, August 30

Pause for Tales, August 31

Readers cozy corner, August 31

Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses, August 31

 

 

Giveaway

 

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To celebrate her tour, Chautona is giving away a grand prize of the entire Sight Unseen series in paperback!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d295/ties-that-blind-celebration-tour-giveaway

5 responses to “Ties that Blind Review, Guest Post and Giveaway!

  1. Kay Garrett

    Thank you for your review on “Ties that Blind” by Chautona Havig and for being part of the blog tour. I do love this author’s book and can’t wait for the opportunity to read this one.

  2. This is such a great series! I read this one as it was being written–sheer torture waiting for the next installments to be posted!