The Monastery
Murders Series
Book 2: A Darkly Hidden Truth
Felicity can't possibly help Father Antony find the valuable missing icon. She's off to become a nun. And then her impossible mother turns up unexpectedly. And a good friend turns up murdered...
Breathtaking chase scenes, mystical worship services, dashes through remote water-logged landscapes, the wisdom of ancient holy women, and the arcane rites of The Knights Hospitaller keep the pages turning. Will Felicity choose the veil - or Antony?
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Book 1: A Very Private Grave
Felicity Howard, a young American studying for the Anglican priesthood at the College of the Transfiguration in Yorkshire, is devastated when she finds her beloved Father Dominic bludgeoned to death and Father Antony, her church history lecturer, soaked in his blood...
A Very Private Grave is a contemporary novel with a thoroughly modern heroine who must learn some ancient truths in order to solve the mystery and save her own life as she and Father Antony flee a murderer and follow clues that take them to out-of-the way sites in northern England and southern Scotland. The narrative skillfully mixes detection, intellectual puzzles, spiritual aspiration, romance, and the solving of clues ancient and modern.
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About the Author
Donna Fletcher Crow is an author of historical novels including the epic Glastonbury, A Novel of Christian England, which was awarded First Place in Historical Fiction by the National Federation of Press Women.
Donna lives and writes in Boise, Idaho. Her newest book, A Darkly Hidden Truth, will be released in 2011.
Virtual Tour Schedule
Tuesday, May 1
Interview at Literarily Speaking
http://bit.ly/INeY1F
Wednesday, May 2
Guest Blogging at The Story Behind the Book
Thursday, May 3
Interview at Examiner
Friday, May 4
Book Review at A Novel Affair
Monday, May 7
Watch Donna’s AuthorVid at Literarily Speaking!
Tuesday, May 8
Interview at The Writer’s Life
Wednesday, May 9
Book Review at Ashley’s Bookshelf
Friday, May 11
Book Review at A Year of Jubilee Reviews
Monday, May 14
Book Review at My Book Addiction and More
Tuesday, May 15
Interview at Blogcritics
Interviewed LIVE on Barry Eva’s A Book and a Chat Blog Talk Radio Show
Delightful book chat with chrming English host http://ning.it/K3SKZI
Wednesday, May 16
Guest Blogging at Book Reviews by Elizabeth White
Thursday, May 17
Book Review at Purple Sage and Scorpions
Friday, May 18
Guest Blogging & Book Giveaway at Darlene’s Book Nook
Monday, May 21
Book Review at Day By Day in Our World
Book Review at Bags, Books & Bon Jovi
Tuesday, May 22
Book Review at Wakela’s World
Wednesday, May 23
Book Review at A Bookish Libraria
Thursday, May 24
Book Review at Splashes of Joy
Friday, May 25
Book Review at Broken Teepee
Donna Fletcher Crow’s A DARKLY HIDDEN TRUTH VIRTUAL BOOK PUBLICITY TOUR will officially begin on May 1 and end on May 25 2012. Please contact Dorothy Thompson at thewriterslife(at)gmail.com if you are interested in hosting and/or reviewing her book. Thank you!
OTHER STOPS ALONG THE WAY
May 13-19 "The Reader's Haven" Charming interview and book giveaway http://ning.it/JPz4Zr
Friday, May 4 Lord Danvers on Suspense Your Disbelief http://ning.it/KNXnMV
Wednesday, May 9 THE SHADOW OF REALITY Romantic suspense excerpts and ebook giveaway http://ning.it/IQtTeO
Friday, may 11 Great review for THE SHADOW OF REALITY http://ning.it/KNTmrI
DARKLY HIDDEN TRUTH Reviews
Rave review for Antony: "Antony was by far my favorite character. He’s kind, chivalrous and unassuming, but certainly not boring. His humble demeanor was balanced out with noticeable charm and I found myself smiling each and every time he winked or grinned at Felicity." http://ning.it/IpL5JC
"Felicity and Father Antony are up there in great partners in crime. . .very unique characters that get along so well together and make such a special team in investigating murder. . . a story that will grab you and keep you flipping pages until you find out who did it." Vic's Media Room http://vicsmediaroom.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/book-review-a-darkly-hidden-truth-by-donna-fletcher-crow/
Summary of 29 reviews, most frequently used phrases— "Riviting," "Page-turning" http://ning.it/vZnir0
"The scenery really kept me turning the pages." Jori, Kissed By Literature, http://kissedbyliterature.blogspot.com/2012/02/interview-with-author-donna-fletcher.html
"As many twisty turns and secrets as the many ruins and historical sights would suggest. . . Curl up with your favorite cuppa and prepare to be whisked across the Pond to a whole new world." April at Project A http://projectinga.blogspot.com/2012/02/darkly-hidden-truth-by-donna-fletcher.html
"Attention to historical detail and intertwining those details with thrilling plots make [Donna Fletcher Crow’s] books impossible to put down." Theresa on Just one More Paragraph http://ning.it/w4SDMl
"Suspenseful and fast moving," Cathy Davis, Latte with Me http://lattejust4me.blogspot.com/2012/02/darkly-hidden-truth.html
"If you like historical and mystery fiction, you will likeA Darkly Hidden Truth." Becky Burnham, By The Book http://rbclibrary.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/book-review-a-darkly-hidden-truth/
"I highly recommend this book. It is a well-written mystery and I learned a lot from it." Rani Grant, Indoor Garden Musings http://indoorgardenmusings.blogspot.com/2012/02/darkly-hidden-truth-by-donna-fletcher.html
"The characters are well-developed and the stories rich with the blessings and struggles in friendship, marriage, family and community." Ann Saylor, Mommy Secrets http://mommysecrets.blogspot.com/2012/02/book-review-darkly-hidden-truth.html
"One cannot help but love Felicity! . . . Ms. Crow writes with a dynamic mix of intellect and realism. The reader can "feel" the chill of the monastery or the blandness of the dreary sky." Tammy Griffin, Tammy’s Book Parlor http://tammybookparlor.blogspot.com/2012/02/kregel-blog-tour-darkly-hidden-truth.html
"Father Antony is one of my favorite characters. With all the twists a mystery lover will enjoy this book as much as I did. If you like history this will be the book for you as well." Babs Book Bistro http://www.babsbookbistro.net/blog/2012/02/a-darkly-hidden-truth-review.html
"Donna Fletcher Crow takes the reader to new places. When reading about the grand monasteries and beautiful England, I really felt as if I were there with Felicity." Jordan Mierek, Kissed by Literature http://kissedbyliterature.blogspot.com/2012/02/darkly-hidden-truth.html.
". . . I was delighted. . . A Darkly Hidden Truth is an engaging and exemplary read." Wendy Hines, "The Minding Spot."http://mindingspot.blogspot.com/2012/02/darkly-hidden-truth-by-donna-fletcher.html
"Donna Fletcher Crow seems to only get better with each book. I give this sequel a 5-star rating as the brilliance of storytelling is evident in each page." Lisa Johnson, http://seekingwithallyurheart.blogspot.com/2012/02/review-of-darkly-hidden-truth.html
"Crow takes you for twists and turns. GREAT read!" Becky Bilby In The Pages
http://inthepages.blogspot.com/2012/01/darkly-hidden-truth.html
"Felicity and Anthony . . . are a couple of the most interesting characters to come along in the mystery genre for some time." Caryn St.Clair
From Novel Reviews: "Loved A Darkly Hidden Truth by Donna Fletcher Crow! The prologue was chilling...and beautiful. Great writing and an intriguing, very unique plot. One of my favs for 2011. (Actually, it'd probably make it in my top three for 2011.)" http://novelreviews.blogspot.com/2012/01/donna-fletcher-crows-darkly-hidden.html
A wonderful, in-depth review on Bestsellers World: http://www.bestsellersworld.com/2012/02/11/a-darkly-hidden-truth-by-donna-fletcher-crow/
"An Extraordinary Novel!" from Seeking With All Your Heart: (A review of A Very Private Grave) http://seekingwithallyurheart.blogspot.com/2012/02/extraordinary-novel.html
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