To be entered to win one of two autographed copies of Creston Mapes' ~Full Tilt, enter your name in the comments below this review! The winners will be announced Saturday.
Full Tilt
Creston Mapes
ISBN: 159052506X
Format: Paperback, 400pp
Pub. Date: March 2006
Publisher: Multnomah Publishers, Inc.
From the Publisher:
What Good Can Become of Psychotics, Meth Users, or the Mob? In this sequel to Dark Star, rock star Everett Lester is eager to share the redeeming power of Christ's love with the world through his music. But reaching his family in their twisted lives is another issue altogether. His gambling-addicted brother, Eddie, and the rest of his deteriorating family greet Everett's attempts with disdain and hatred. When the Mob gets involved, dangerous threats become a haunting reality. And when Eddie's son, Wesley - who blames Everett for his brother's death - hooks up with psychotic Tony Badino, the two meth-using antichrists will stop at nothing to bring Everett down and secure his demise!
Reviewed by Gina Holmes
In this sequel to Dark Star, Creston takes us on a thrill ride. Everett is still rocking but the born again believer is now doing it for the Lord and not everyone is happy that the wildly popular group, Death Stroke has disbanded.
Everett wants to begin a new life with wife, Karen, but they are plunged into danger again and again, first by their Meth addicted nephew, then by Everett's gambling addicted brother who is in deep with the mob.
Murder, drugs, rock n roll and redemption. This book has it all. It also includes a fair amount of prayer, ministering, and scripture quoting as well.
You do not have to have read book one to fully understand and enjoy Full Tilt.
Creston's writing is even better in this novel. He doesn't shy away from tough issues and once again proves that no one is beyond redemption. I recommend Full Tilt to anyone who has suffered from addiction or knows someone who has and to those who have sowed some wild seeds before coming to Christ.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
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Thursday, March 30, 2006
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Enter me, I love Creston's work.
ReplyDeleteEnter me please! :)
ReplyDeleteLol, Gina. I'd like to be entered, too.
ReplyDeleteMe too! I really liked Dark Star and can't wait to read Full Tilt.
ReplyDeleteCount me in! Come on, Saturday!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be entered. The book sounds fabulous!
ReplyDeleteTina Forkner
I love giving away books! Come on guys, keep those cards and letters coming. Bless ya, Creston
ReplyDeleteTo Whom It May Concern,
ReplyDeleteI would like to register to win a signed copy of Creston Mapes's novel, FULL TILT. Please consider this my registration and/or application as deemed necessary. Please also find enclosed the requisite three (3) bar codes/proofs of purchase from Life cereal boxes.
Sinerely hoping to win,
R. K. Mortenson
I loved Creston's first book Dark Star and can't wait to read Full Tilt. Please enter my name in the drawing too!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had the pleasure of reading and Creston books, but it sounds like my kind of stuff! Sign me up.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first I've heard of this author, but from the synopsis, I'm intrigued by the story. I'd love to read it!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Lynetta--Creston is new to me, but I'd love to read his book. Please sign me up for your contest, Gina.
ReplyDeleteBecky
Becky and Lynetta, I see you like contemporary Christian music. I've interviewed and written magazine stories about a lot of your fav's. If you go to my web site, crestonmapes.com, and click "Non-Fiction," you can check out all those stories, about: Third Day, Casting Crowns, David Crowder, Joy Williams, etc. Thanks, everyone, for dropping in. Blessings to ya! Creston
ReplyDeleteEnter me too! Autographed would rock. I left comments over at Brandilyn's so this is a repeat...but I love the "edginess" of Creston's work...it's not just "gentle Christian" anymore.
ReplyDeleteCreston Mapes Rocks!
I am shamelessly requesting to be entered in the drawing.
ReplyDeleteHi to Gina and Creston! (That's kinda a cool name. I've never met a Creston.)
Mir
Thanks to all who entered. Bonnie, great hearing from you again. Saw your post over at Brandilyn's...can't thank you enough for your support. That's what it takes, word of mouth!
ReplyDeleteMirtika, my parents chose the name Creston because he was a man who was a dear friend of there's. My dental hygeniest like it and they named their boy Creston! Thanks for dropping by. Blessings, Creston