Book Review // "Preacher on the Run" by Jayna Baas

 ABOUT THE BOOK:

Robert Boothe has spent the last four years leading the tyrant-hating Regulators in standing against North Carolina’s corrupt British government. Just being an unlicensed dissenter preacher is enough to make Robert a target, but he refuses to back down from his conscience. Aside from a sympathetic court justice, the village of Ayen Ford has no other champion for its poor and defenseless.

Then Charles Drake, emissary of His Excellency William Tryon, comes to town with one ambition: winning the governor’s favor, no matter what it takes. And Robert Boothe just might be his last chance.

All Robert wants is a safe place for his little Baptist church to live and worship God. But the established church wants him to shut up. The governor’s men want him dead. And that safe place is farther and farther away.

You can run, but you can’t hide . . .

MY REVIEW:

//a full five stars//

After staring at my computer screen for several minutes, I finally realized: it's impossible to completely bestow upon this book the praise it deserves.

I went into Preacher on the Run unsure of what I'd get, and oh . . . my . . . From beginning to end, any expectations I might have had were blown straight out of the water. And because of that, I'll give this review a go anyway, even though I'm certain I won't do a perfect job of it. The author definitely needs more than the standard five-star rating for her phenomenal work. =)

Preacher on the Run has officially hit my most-favorites, must-read-again shelf. A story of hurt and healing, choosing to let go, and, mainly, trust in the Lord. I felt myself being challenged, inspired, and given to laughter and heartbreak as I read. The characters are amazing and I loved how Jayna pulled me smoothly into their world. In my mind's eye I could feel their pain (physical + mental), hear the giggles and the sighs, and see each facial expression clear as day. I think Jayna did a good job, too, with working in her church denomination, as I didn't get the impression that she was trying to pound any of her characters' beliefs into me. Also, Robert's wife, Maggie? Wellllll. If a reader is allowed to play favorites, Maggie was definitely #1 on my list. Strong, sweet, kind, submissive to and supportive of her husband, and always there for her family. <3

This is one Indie book you simply *have* to check out!! Join me in reading and reviewing, and make Preacher on the Run known everywhere. :)

PLACES TO FIND YOUR COPY:

Goodreads || Amazon || Jayna's author website

ADDITIONAL NEED-TO-KNOW INFO:

There's currently a blog tour and giveaway happening for Preacher on the Run. Go HERE to learn more, and click the video below to watch the official book trailer! 

Blessings,

Ellen S.