Take Three

March 22, 2010
In the third of the Above the Line quartet from Christian fiction queen Kingsbury, independent filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison find red carpet success at the premiere of their film. With the film wrapped, family drama can now take center stage. Away from the action and temptations of Tinseltown, the next generation, at school in Bloomington, Ind., faces complications and crises. Bailey Flanigan is torn between two young men, and her roommate Andi Ellison, Keith Ellison's daughter, faces the consequences of her relationship with Taz Bazzi. The current popularity of Christian and inspirational films is a topical and fresh touch for the series story line, but there's not much else that's fresh. Kingsbury continues to crank out her popular fiction, and fans will continue to purchase it, since its very predictability means readers know what to expect.

April 15, 2010
Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison have just completed the release of their first feature film, but Chase leaves the production company, and Keith hires someone to take his place. Multiple story lines explore a crisis involving Keith's daughter and a romance between college students. VERDICT "New York Times" best-selling author Kingsbury has written over 40 titles and has a large following who eagerly anticipate her novels for their realistic relationships and conflict resolution. [Ebook: ISBN 978-0-310-56468-3.]

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