Diane Munson

Title: Redeeming Liberty
Author: Diane and David Munson
Pages: 314
Year: 2011
Publisher: Micah House Media, LLC
My rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Griff Topping and his unofficially adoptive son, Wally, are in a small town to attend a wedding. Wally is unexpectedly roughed up and arrested for a crime he didn’t commit, but the small-town deputy likes Wally as the criminal and refuses to budge in regards to any real proof, but relies circumstantial evidence to hold Wally in jail. Dawn, Griff’s girlfriend, is going on a mission trip to Sudan, which Griff isn’t thrilled about as tensions in that area are high. Wally is saving money to pay the bride price to bring his bride, Liberty, to America from Sudan. Dawn visits Liberty and gives her news of Wally. As Dawn is flying away in a bush plane, she sees men arrive in Liberty’s village and kidnap her. So, begins the search to find and free Liberty for Griff and Dawn.
Bo Rider is undercover at a scientific convention in London to secretly recruit potential spies for the U.S. He finds an unattended briefcase and discovers some interesting information. The wife of the owner of the briefcase makes trouble for Bo and he barely escapes legal trouble. Bo is also busy undercover as an Army serviceman, dealing with a Russian military man who is supplying Bo with secret information about Russia’s dealings with Iran. Can Bo trust his informant’s word? While undercover, he meets and begins to work with a Mossad agent. After an attack of severe flu, Bo returns to the U.S. only to discover he didn’t have the flu, but some type of new strain that in most cases is deadly. Bo must stop the scientist who has created this deadly flu strain before it is released, killing millions.
The title of this story has many different applications, but I want readers to enjoy that discovery for themselves. Just know that it is worth the time spent reading this suspenseful story. The authors really know their subject so I always learn something when I read their books, which I value. The faith of Wally and Liberty especially stood out to me. During horrific experiences in their young lives, they looked to God and didn’t waver in their faith in Him. They were truly inspirational. It is always a treat to visit with familiar characters too such as Bo, Griff and Eva. I very much like the tangent in the story of Griff’s life-changing discovery. I look forward to this trio’s next adventure as their stories are always entertaining.… (más)

The Looming Storm by Diane and David Munson is an action-packed suspense thriller. Never having read anything from the Munsons before, I didn't quite know what to expect and was pleasantly surprised at this story that is totally believable and definitely an edge of the seat kind of book. There are a couple of story lines running throughout which help to give insight into how federal agents have to coordinate their home and work lives. Smuggling cigars, spies from Russia and students on a trip to Poland when their boat is hijacked keep Eva (ICE agent) and Griff (FBI agent) on their toes, trying to sort it all out. Are Russian spied being into the States from Cuba? Is Russia on the move for some kind of showdown or is it all just about smuggling Cuban cigars. The agents are working on a case that has "more twists and turns than a roller coaster." The authors, ex-Feds themselves bring a credible story that is as it is advertised--a high velocity suspense. I'll be checking out their other books!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Book Club network. A favorable review was not required and opinions are my own.… (más)

It is hard to believe that I have not read a book by these authors. After reading this explosive high volume action and suspenseful story, I will be going back and looking for more of their books. The story is packed with characters that are strong , determined and fierce. I loved how the characters prayed about things and put Him first in every decision.

Eva Montana is a federal agent for ICE and is very good at her job. She is smart, and very detail oriented. These qualities make her well known and a person you would want on your side. When her daughter goes on a class trip to Poland, Eva tells her to be careful and to always be aware of her surroundings. I don't know if I could let one of my children go off on a trip overseas. I loved the faith that Eva and her husband David had . While on her trip Kaley runs into danger. This leads to a very dangerous rescue attempt. Will Kaley's parents use their influence to get their daughter to safety? I absolutely love the action in this book. It flows seamlessly with edge of your seat thrills that makes you feel chills up and down your spine.

The story is riveting and involves Russian spies that will have the Munsons racing to find out the truth and stop whatever plots the Russians are involved in. Their faith is unwavering as danger surrounds them. Can they find out the truth behind the Russians plot? As the intense danger increases, the authors do a great job of keeping readers guessing and a book that you will not be able to put down. This is one of the best thrillers I've read in awhile . I loved the details that made the story so believable where danger is around every corner, secrets that could cause destruction and an ending that you won't forget.

"Worry is really thinking God won't get it right."

I received a copy of this book from The BookClub Network for an honest review.… (más)

Title: The Looming Storm
Author: Diane & David Munson
Pages: 318
Year: 2016
Publisher: Micah House Media LLC
My rating is 5+ stars.
Each time I pick up a novel by the dynamic duo of David and Diane Munson, I know I better be prepared to be engaged for the ride of my life! The husband and wife team write exceptionally tension-filled suspense for fans of fiction, faith and family. I came across their work of fiction a couple of years back and have been watchful for whatever is coming out from their pens for me to read, review and share with others. Here is a list of the books before this latest novel: Facing Justice, Confirming Justice, The Camelot Conspiracy, Hero’s Ransom, Redeeming Liberty, The Joshua Covenant, Night Flight: Truth Seekers, Stolen Legacy and Embers of Courage.
If you haven’t heard about the authors or any of these novels, don’t waste another minute! Just grab one and start reading. Readers don’t need to worry about there being any offensive material in these novels because there isn’t any. The authors write from knowledge, experiences and lots of research.
In The Looming Storm, we again get to be wrapped up in the latest case of Federal Agent Eva Montanna. Eva’s daughter Kaley is in Poland with other students for a week when Russia decides to make military moves that now endanger the students. Plus there seems to be someone hacking personal information of various agents and agencies that puts the agents and their families at high risk. Eva is trying hard to maintain a balance between her job, marriage, family and a world on the precipice of possible war.
As I read The Looming Storm, there was a sense to me like I was reading current events. What impacted me most was instead of taking simply a story filled with characters dealing constantly with threats and danger to the nation, there was a deeper message. There is a spiritual aspect that comes through strongly after Kaley’s experience as she seeks to understand current events through scriptural understanding of prophecy. I think readers will be in one way challenged to look at reality through the Bible and face any dangers or threats not in human strength, but in Christ. When Kaley was trying to make sense of her experiences and answering the “why” question in order to understand what Russia was doing in this work of fiction, she turned to the Word of God. In doing so, her character saw how God is in control and how she could face the future with courage because of God’s promise to always be with her no matter what came into Kaley’s life.
Can we not also be filled with courage as we believe God is in control and He will never abandon us? What hope we have as we learn to depend on Christ daily and watch with expectation to see what He is doing! I so enjoyed this novel and cannot wait for another book from these authors who encourage, challenge and share the message of Christ through their work.
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